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“The pedestal is immobilizing and subtly insulting whether or not some women yet realize it. We must move up from the pedestal.”

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Wilma Scott Heide

Wilma Scott Heide was an American author known for her contributions to feminism and gender studies. Her works explored issues of gender roles, women's identity, and gender inequality. more

“We believed - and I personally still believe - that the so called Voice of God narration, ubiquitous in documentaries destined for PBS, is insulting to the audience. If you believe in the intelligence of your audience, you don't need to tell them what to think and how to process the material they're seeing.”

Ifs Thinking Needs Believe Stills Process Voice Audience Seeing Materials Insult Documentaries Destined If You Believe Insulting Voice Of God Narration Pbs

Author:Jayne Loader

“When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing - a vice little known heretofore in the American army - is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect "that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly."”

“It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when one provokes you it is your own opinion which is provoking.”

Giving Views Opinion Abuse Insult Provoking Insulting

Author:Epictetus

“REPARTEE, n. Prudent insult in retort. Practiced by gentlemen with a constitutional aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend. In a war of words, the tactics of the North American Indian.”

War Strong Violence Indian Gentleman Insult Disposition Tactics Prudent Aversion American Indian Repartee Retorts

Book:The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary

Source: The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary

“Only cowards insult dying majesty.”

Dying Insult Coward Majesty

Book:Folk-Lore and Fable

Source: Folk-Lore and Fable

“To be sitting on the bench behind somebody who only started to play when he was 30 is not funny.”

Play Behinds Sitting Insulting Benches Sitting On The Bench

Author:Jens Lehmann

“He does not have my class.”

Doe Class Insulting

Author:Jens Lehmann

“I made two mistakes at the beginning of the season. But I saw Manuel Almunia making mistakes as well, so sometimes you don't know what the thoughts of the coach are.'”

Knows Wells Made Two Sometimes Mistake Saws Seasons Coaches Making Mistakes Insulting

Author:Jens Lehmann

“My coach confirmed to me my impression that he uses a different measuring stick to evaluate Almunia. For me, this was a huge disappointment. That has forced me to think about my situation. I have to ask myself what is still realistic and possible for me at Arsenal? When Wenger says something like that, it's going to be difficult for me to get back in here. It's very frustrating. When I see the performances on the field, I get angry and I have to clench my fist in my pocket.”

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