Because if you do it's SO untrue! Because I've had terrible things said to me and my family, by people we love, and words hurt WAY more than any stick or stone. Does anyone agree with me? Because my Mom sure does!
2007-01-21 11:44:37 · 23 answers · asked by Einsteinette 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes i agree words hurt more than sticks and stones but you have to realize that people will always talk and say things about you good and bad. you have to be strong enough to brush off negative comments.
2007-01-21 11:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of coarse words can hurt. They can be damaging as well. But think about it. If they are friends and they say hurtful things that doesn't make them much good Friends, does it? If they are people you don't really know or care about yourself you have to try to get passed it. Does it matter what others think or say? Everyone goes through this in one degree or another, we just have to choose what hurts us and what we wont let hurt us...look a the people close to you and know they are the ones who really count:o) Try to smile and do something nice for someone:o).
2007-01-21 11:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Poptart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Words hurt far more than sticks and stones, especially when they come out of the mouths of one's children! I always thought the saying ended with words to effect that "words cause far more pain than sticks and stones."
2016-05-24 09:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, a stick may hurt for a moment, but a word sticks in the head and heart much longer.
2007-01-21 12:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Q 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Verbal abuse is just as bad, or worse than anything physical. As people, we strive to please others and to be positively recognized in the world. It really does hurt when people say abrasive things to us, especially when it's someone we love. We want people we love to approve of us and to be proud of us, not put us down in any way. When they do, it kills and sometimes it is something we can't ever completely let go of.
The main thing to remember is this: Even though people say bad things, we have to keep in mind who we are. Because if you believe in yourself and have self pride and do the right things (what YOU consider the right choices are, not what someone else considers them as) then it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks or has to say. When you have self confidence, it doesn't matter what others say. That's what you have to tell yourself. Then it won't hurt as much. Because most things in life are indivdually judged. (Meaning some of us think it's right, some of us think it's wrong). And as long as you are happy with you who are and the decisions that you have made, don't worry about what others have to say!!
2007-01-21 11:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Words are very cutting and hurtful. It is not just the words that hurt you but people who make the choice to use the "words" or "sticks and stones" to hurt someone.
2007-01-21 11:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by catzmeow14 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with you. I don't agree because the word "hurt" in the phrase is used in a literal sense, as in a physical, bodily injury, not hurt feelings. I've had terrible things said to me as well, everyone has. It's not meant to be taken that seriously. It's great that you and your mom can at least talk about something, though. Rather than moaping on what people say, how about talk about something fun?
2007-01-21 11:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by The All-Knowing Sam 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I do, to a point ... We all hear terrible things said about us, and I agree with you that words can damage at times.
At the same time, I think it's wise to realize you can't allow yourself to react each time someone says something mean or whatever. It's important to live life like a survivor, not a victim.
2007-01-21 11:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by acrobatic 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! Sometimes it's easier and quicker to fix a broken bone than an emotional hurt. When I think of the greatest pains in my life, I don't think of my twice broken foot, I think of something emotional. I think that the saying was well intended in that it was supposed to encourage us to live an empowered life through our reactions, but in fact the saying just usually encourages denial and perhaps even belittling of one's feelings instead. How sad!
2007-01-21 11:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by ... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, words are very powerful and once something is said in either anger or meanness it is difficult to forget them. Words are probably one of the most effective tools we use. We use words to convey happiness, love, sadness and unfortunately even hate.
2007-01-21 12:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by marilynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋