Quotes about Provocation

Each time that my enemy would provoke me to combat, I behave as a gallant soldier. I know that a duel is an act of cowardice, and so, without once looking him in the face, I turn my back on the foe, then I hasten to my Saviour, and vow that I am ready to shed my blood in witness of my belief in Heaven.

Now just vengeance is taken only for that which is done unjustly; hence that which provokes anger is always something considered in the light of an injustice.

Once out of this court, I'll smash that face of yourn!

The man who kicks up a shindy will probably improve the morals of mankind; he will beyond any question improve his own. In short, I believe getting into hot water. I think it keeps you clean.

If you kick a lion when it is down, God help you when it gets up.

They're a pack of dimpled fuckwits and you can tell them I said so.

They're a pack of dimpled fuckwits and you can tell them I said so.

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness.

The secret to success is to offend the greatest number of people.

I want to change my name on Facebook to "Nobody," so when I see someone posting something stupid I can Like their post and it will say "Nobody likes this."

If a soft answer turneth away wrath, maybe no answer stirreth wrath up.

You're a beast and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief!