“Just because you’re offended, doesn’t mean you’re right.”
Ricky Gervais (1961) English comedian, actor, director, producer, musician, writer, and former radio presenter
“Because not wanting the prize the gods have arranged for you - that just might offend the hell right out of them.”
Source: The King of Attolia
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Context: The masses demand a fighting President, and that means you’ve got to offend somebody, because the way I see it, a strong offense is the best attack.
So what can you offend?
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“I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have.”
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