“ No man can be intellectually insulted. Insult, in its very nature, is emotional. ”
Jack London, The Iron Heel (1908). copy citation
| Author | Jack London |
|---|---|
| Source | The Iron Heel |
| Topic | insulting |
| Date | 1908 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1164/1164-h/1164-h.htm |
Context
“As for me, as I said before, I know that you not only cannot answer, but that you will not attempt an answer.”
“This is intolerable!” Colonel Van Gilbert cried out. “This is insult!”
“That you should not answer is intolerable,” Ernest replied gravely. “No man can be intellectually insulted. Insult, in its very nature, is emotional. Recover yourself. Give me an intellectual answer to my intellectual charge that the capitalist class has mismanaged society.”
Colonel Van Gilbert remained silent, a sullen, superior expression on his face, such as will appear on the face of a man who will not bandy words with a ruffian.”
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