The difference between coarse and refined abuse is as the difference between being bruised by a club, and wounded by a poisoned arrow.


Life of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1791)


The difference between coarse and refined abuse is as the difference between being bruised by a club, and wounded by a poisoned arrow.

The difference between coarse and refined abuse is as the difference between being bruised by a club, and wounded by a poisoned arrow.

The difference between coarse and refined abuse is as the difference between being bruised by a club, and wounded by a poisoned arrow.

The difference between coarse and refined abuse is as the difference between being bruised by a club, and wounded by a poisoned arrow.