The term was first uttered by slaves during the time of slavery in the US. The idea was that if the "Overseer" only cursed you and called you humiliating names that was much better than receiving brutal lashes from his whip.
Hence, the words "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
The term was first uttered by slaves during the time of slavery in the US. The idea was that if the "Overseer" only cursed you and called you humilating names that was much better than receiving brutal lashes from his whip.
Hence, the words "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
This children's taunt was first listed in 'Folk Phrases of Four Counties' (1894) by G.F. Northall and is first attested in the United States in 'Miss Lindsey' (1936) by S.G. Gibbons.
The entire phrase is "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me." It means that someone who is childishly calling names and insulting you cannot harm you.
A very early phrase, origin may be unknown. Used in an American periodical , The Christian Recorder dated March 1862
Well i will break you means that he will beat you up or he will break your bones!!!! watch out dont fight back tell somebody about it GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULDN'T THROW STONES - "Those who are vulnerable should not attack others. The proverb has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' (1385). George Herbert wrote in 1651: 'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.' This saying is first cited in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1710). Twenty-six later Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbors', if your own windows are glass.' 'To live in a glass house' is used as a figure of speech referring to vulnerability." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).A further counsel bear in mind:If that thy roof be made of glass,It shows small wit to pick up stonesTo pelt the people as they pass.Don Quixote 1605Miguel de Cervantes 1547-1616
"What is the opposite of petrified?" Agatized wood. has a hardness of 6.8 - 6.9 on the MHO Scale. Bones are agatized to if there age is in the range of 35 million > and older. Historic material such as young bone in pete bog well be classed as Fossil material and well break very easy. Utah is famous for agatied Bones, Location is Henrys Mt Utah.
With some sticks and stones that'll break ur bones.
With some sticks and stones that'll break ur bones.
Mr- Broadway - 1964 Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones 1-11 was released on: USA: 12 December 1964
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!" is a children's nursery rhyme that appeared in The Christian Recorder of March 1862.
No, it means exactly what it seems to mean. It's an old saying. The actual saying is "Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can never harm you."
The entire phrase is "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me." It means that someone who is childishly calling names and insulting you cannot harm you.
no it's an old saying that's not true trust me i know i get called names allot and they hurt here's a new saying "sticks and stones will break my bones but your words hurt more than you'll ever know"
A stitch in time saves nine, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never etc.
This phrase emphasizes that physical wounds caused by sticks and stones can be painful and visible, but emotional wounds caused by hurtful words can also have a lasting impact, even if they are not physically visible. It serves as a reminder that words can cause harm and should be used carefully.
Rhenium- Sticks and stones can't break its bones! , because it has high resistance to wearing.
There's always the old stand-by, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!"
A very early phrase, origin may be unknown. Used in an American periodical , The Christian Recorder dated March 1862