sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me

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Etymology

The earliest recording dates from March 1862 in the US, but is implied to have been used earlier.[1]

Pronunciation
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Phrase

sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me

  1. A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

See also

References
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