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Quotes About Provocation

Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.
~ Epictetus
All Cretans are liars.
~ Epimenides
In short, 'Be careful!' too often means: 'Make a mistake so I can tell you I told you to be careful,' and that is the final display. 'Be careful, ha ha!' is even more of a provocation. As a straight Adult instruction 'Be careful!' may have some value, but Parental overconcern or a Child Ha Ha gives it a different turn.
~ Eric Berne
it doesn't matter if people love you or hate you, as long as they feel strongly one way or the other. The worst place you can be is in the middle.
~ Eric Bischoff
controversy creates cash.
~ Eric Bischoff
My best moment? I have a lot of good moments but the one I prefer is when I kicked the hooligan
~ Eric Cantona
My reaction to porn films is as follows: After the first ten minutes, I want to go home and screw. After the first 20 minutes, I never want to screw again as long as I live.
~ Erica Jong
lick you stupid cat!
~ Erin Hunter
Breezepelt and Crowfeather will try to infuriate the stoats—" "They should find that really easy," Jayfeather put in.
~ Erin Hunter
Any cat would think we'd pulled his tail out.
~ Erin Hunter
Ashfur lashed his tail. "Now will you do something?" he challenged Graystripe.
~ Erin Hunter
Whoa, who peed in your Cheerios?
~ Becca Fitzpatrick
The other day, a friend of a friend said that everyone started out as girls, but boys evolved… But don't worry girls, I hit him.
~ Ben Mitchell
He that blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face.
~ Benjamin Franklin
He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face
~ Benjamin Franklin
He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face. - Ben Franklin
~ Benjamin Franklin
If you eat one another, I don't see why we may not eat you.
~ Benjamin Franklin
Anger is never without a reason but seldom with a good one.
~ Benjamin Franklin
Maxima bella ex levissimis causis:
~ Benjamin Franklin
Trolling can be a great way to engage with the world, a way to regain self-esteem and happiness, or, dare I say it, a way of life.
~ Limmy
With regards to the expansion of NATO, I see it as a mistake, even a provocation in a way.
~ Sergei Lavrov
I'm just a regular guy, but if you cross me it will get physical.
~ Ryan Tedder
I'd love to teach Roman Reigns how to work. Just kidding.
~ John Morrison
Hip-hop, at its best, is disruptive.
~ Arca