and1dude said: fire89 said: That's so true, who ever said "Sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me," obviously never had their feelings hurt by something someone said or was gossiped about!
I really think whoever said that just said it to comfort someone because I really dont believe it and I've never met anyone who does. A bruise heals but getting your feelings hurt dont go away.
It probably was said to comfort someone, but it is also a wise saying. I think that it is also supposed to mean to not take what people say personally, let them say whatever they want because physically they can never hurt you and emotionally they only will if you let them.