Quote by Homer

Reproach is infinite, and knows no endSo voluble a weapon is the tongue;Wounded, we wound; and neither side can failFor every man has equal strength to rail.


Reproach is infinite, and knows no endSo voluble a weapon is

Summary

This quote speaks to the power of words and how easily they can be used to harm and perpetuate a cycle of reproach. It suggests that when someone feels criticized or hurt, they tend to respond by lashing out, with both sides being equally capable of inflicting pain through their words. The quote highlights the potential endlessness of this exchange, conveying that the weapon of the tongue can constantly fuel the cycle of reproach, with no foreseeable end.

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