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“Sticks and stones keep breaking my bones but these words, these words will kill me.” quote by Tahereh Mafi
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““Sticks and stones keep breaking my bones but these words, these words will kill me.””

Tahereh Mafi

About This Quote

Source Novel: Shatter Me, 2011

Words can be as damaging as physical harm, emphasizing emotional impact of language.

In simple terms: Words can hurt deeply.

Key Takeaway

Choose words carefully.

Themes

language emotion harm

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary cautionary

When to use this quote

  • bullying prevention
  • mental health counseling
  • conflict resolution
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology communication trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we repair after hurtful words?
  • What role does intent play in verbal harm?
A Different Perspective

Not all words cause equal damage.

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