the tongue wounds more than a lance

English

Proverb

the tongue wounds more than a lance

  1. Insults and offensive speech hurt more than physical injuries.
    Hyponyms: the pen is mightier than the sword, words cut deep
    Coordinate terms: actions speak louder than words; sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
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