“To think new thoughts you have to break the bones in your head”

“Sticks and stones can break your bones, but names can kill you.”

“If you beat your head against the wall, it is your head that breaks and not the wall.”

“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but Chinese throwing stars get you a dozen stitches.”

“It's healthy to say uncle when your bone's about to break.”

“If you let your head get too big, it'll break your neck.”

“That's Third Thoughts for you. When a huge rock is going to land on your head, they're the thoughts that think: Is that an igneous rock, such as granite, or is it sandstone?”

“I dislike how many people think you have to follow everyone's tried-and-true ideas to succeed, break new ground, and do your own things.”

“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but watch out for those damn words.”

“Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can hurt like hell.”