A Quote by Dorothy Parker

ridicule may be a shield, but it is not a weapon.

Dorothy Parker

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Dorothy Parker
American - Poet
August 22, 1893 - June 7, 1967

I know that there are things that never have been funny, and never will be. And I know that ridicule may be a shield, but it is not a weapon.

Dorothy Parker

Ridicule is also a weapon against forces of evil. Really clever, intelligent ridicule.

Ralph Fiennes

Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.

Saul Alinsky

The greatest weapon in the world ... is ridicule.

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Ridicule is the deadliest weapon of the age.

H. P. Blavatsky

Ridicule is man's most potent weapon.

Saul Alinsky

Ridicule is the only honorable weapon we have left.

Muriel Spark

Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.

Saul

The guitar was my weapon, my shield to hide behind.

Brian May

Ridicule is about the most powerful weapon possible.

Barney Frank

Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions.

Thomas Jefferson

A safe stronghold our God is still. A trusty shield and weapon.

Martin Luther

Non-violence should never be used as a shield for cowardice. It is a weapon for the brave.

Mahatma Gandhi

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Martin Farquhar Tupper

The priesthood of God is a shield. It is a shield against the evils of the world. That shield needs to be kept clean; otherwise, our vision of our purpose and the dangers around us will be limited.