A stiff apology is a second insult.Gilbert K. ChestertonAttributed in the original GADEL collection
Hurt Feelings Quotes, Sayings, Proverbs and Poem
Short selections recovered from GADEL’s original collection. Wording is kept as found; the archived attribution is not a verification of authorship.
Don’t hurt my feelings anymore. I left you my roses and you gave me your thorns.Godwin Delali AdadzieAttributed in the original GADEL collection
The truth may hurt for a little while but a lie hurts forever.AnonymousTraditional attribution
There is a sacredness in tears.Washington IrvingAttributed in the original GADEL collection
I tell kids that people will let them down and people will hurt them.Willie AamesAttributed in the original GADEL collection
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.Dalai LamaAttributed in the original GADEL collection
Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.AnonymousTraditional attribution
Forgive those who have hurt you.Les BrownAttributed in the original GADEL collection
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.Lewis B. SmedesAttributed in the original GADEL collection
We’re getting hurt, but I’m a long-term investor.Al-Waleed bin TalalAttributed in the original GADEL collection
The problem to me is violence. It’s not cool to kill somebody or hurt people.Mark RuffaloAttributed in the original GADEL collection
You generally hear that what a man doesn’t know doesn’t hurt him, but in business what a man doesn’t know does hurt.Gerald BrenanAttributed in the original GADEL collection
If a friend hurts you, run to your wife.Ethiopian proverbTraditional attribution
Disappointment hurts more than pain.American proverbTraditional attribution
‘Tis easier to hurt than heal.German proverbTraditional attribution
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.African proverbTraditional attribution
The stupid might have wanted to help you, but ended up hurting you.Arabic proverbTraditional attribution
The medicine that hurts the most is generally the best healer.Scottish proverbTraditional attribution
grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.Washington IrvingAttributed in the original GADEL collection
Original collection & source
Original title: Hurt Feelings Quotes, Sayings, Proverbs and Poem
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