Harsh Words Quotes

“Speak with caution. Even if someone forgives harsh words you've spoken, they may be too hurt to ever forget them. Don't leave a legacy of pain and regret of things you never should have said.”
― Germany Kent

“Good communication has just a little to do with eloquence. It's character that makes it more successful. Harsh words nicely articulated are sharp enough to kill your brand!”
― Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“Guard your tongue, and use it for good instead of evil. How many marriages or friendships have been destroyed because of criticism that spiraled out of control? How many relationships have broken down because of a word spoken thoughtlessly or in anger? A harsh word can’t be taken back; no apology can fully repair its damage.”
― Billy Graham, Billy graham in quotes

“Kindness never use harsh words its touch warmth the needy person.”
― Kishore Bansal

“Every time I saw Lacey, she'd gained five more pounds. She was turning into the kind of obese girl who does her hair like a forties pinup and wears bright red lipstick, a blue polka-dot dress with a white doily collar, colorful tattoos across her huge, smushed cleavage, as if these considerations would distract us from how fat and miserable she'd become.”
― Ottessa Moshfegh, Homesick for Another World

“touchKindness never use harsh words its touch warmth the needy person.”
― Kishore Bansal

“Critics vent spleen to eviscerate the more competent.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Reacting to someone’s harsh words is like playing with the chewing-gum thrown by someone.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, 10 GOLDEN Steps of Life

“Now, Simone, I'm a witch, remember? There's not much I don't know just by looking at you. And you know what I see when I look at you?'
Simone walked out the door before she could finish, only hearing the steely hush of Millie's voice add, 'Nothing.”
― Suzanne Palmieri, The Witch of Bourbon Street

“A kind word can sometimes make one feel warm all their lives. A harsh word, on the other hand, can breed a lifetime of hatred. It can ruin one's marriage and one's family.”
― Master Jun Hong Lu

“Critic vent spleen to eviscerate the more competent.”
― Stewart Stafford

“Master Linji used language that was particularly harsh and strong to remind the monks in clear terms that the only role of a practitioner is to live simply, as an ordinary person, and not to put on airs. This is still a fundamental challenge for us today.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Battles: Modern Commentary on the Teachings of Master Linji

“The words you hold back today can prevent the wounds of tomorrow.”
― Priyanshi Ranawat

“And anyway, for the hundredth time, Nick did not dump me, it was a time-out."
"Semantics, it was so a dumping."
"Cara, you do sound pretty harsh sometimes," says Bailey.
"Harsh? Me? I've got the biggest heart of anyone."
"No, you've got the biggest mouth," says Kate. "It's not the same organ at all."
"Don't you remember how devastated I was when Michael Jackson died? And George Michael, I cried for nearly a whole week."
"Yup, dead pop stars named Michael--- then you're pure compassion," mutters Kate. "When Michael Bublé dies, perhaps you'll compose a requiem.”
― Vicky Zimmerman, Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

“We both know Mom wouldn't be dead if you had listened to me and killed Calum when you had the chance."
Brigid froze. She couldn't even feel herself breathing. She hadn't thought her sister capable of such a low blow. "How can you say that?"
"You wouldn't listen because you've always been jealous. You hate that the Old One made you the evil sister."
Evil wasn't a word they'd been allowed to use growing up. It was a slap in the face.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Women of Wild Hill

“Though we both know what happened between us would have broken her heart more than anything Calum ever did."
Phoebe's words, delivered so matter-of-factly, cast a chill over the conversation, just as she'd intended. She wanted her sister to know she hadn't forgotten--- and she definitely hadn't forgiven. After thirty fucking years, she was still holding on to her grudge.
"Right." Now that Phoebe had made it perfectly clear where she stood on the matter, Brigid rose from the ground. "Well, we've both been brought back here for a reason. I guess we have to work together."
"Doesn't mean we have to enjoy it," Phoebe told her.”
― Kirsten Miller, The Women of Wild Hill