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Devil Quote by James Russell Lowell

“A sneer is the weapon of the weak. Like other devil's weapons, it is always cunningly ready to our hand, and there is more poison in the handle than in the point.” quote by James Russell Lowell
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“A sneer is the weapon of the weak. Like other devil's weapons, it is always cunningly ready to our hand, and there is more poison in the handle than in the point.”

James Russell Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: A Book of Songs, 1846

Mockery is a tool of those lacking true strength, often more harmful in its delivery than its content.

In simple terms: Insults reveal weakness.

Key Takeaway

Avoid using sarcasm as a shield.

Themes

power communication weakness

Mood

critical defensive

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • online comments
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

rhetoric psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people resort to sneering?
  • What are healthier ways to express criticism?
A Different Perspective

Clever insults can backfire.

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