"Sacred Book is absolutely, unquestionably true, because it is word of God. We know this to be so, because Sacred Book says so, right here, here and here."
In a sense, lying to someone is indirectly admitting their superiority. Were they no threat to you whatsoever, you wouldn't need to lie. Indeed, a true Übermensch would be so horrifyingly indifferent to your opinion, that the phrase "brutally honest" would sound like a *cosmic* understatement.
"When you are right, you are right, and nothing can be done about it!" — "Well, if i'm right, then... You know what, never mind. Things will make themselves apparent, in due time." — "...Right you are!"
I hear about mass protests somewhere from the news, and my first thought is: "Wow! Are all those people single and unemployed?..."
"Isn't going by your real name on the Internet a severe risk?" — "Don't you already live in a region with higher than average risk of earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, volcano eruptions, bombings and alien invasions?..." — "Oh! Right."
Words CAN explain how insulting "I know what I'm talking about" is to someone who ACTUALLY knows what they are talking about. They aren't particularly NICE words, however.
Something tells me that banking might be the largest, longest-running and most insanely successful get-rich-quick scheme in the history of mankind so far.
"I'm having a flu, so i guess i'll just stay home and rest-" — "Hey, if you're home today anyway, let's go there, there, there, there, and even there!"
Asking whether or not i can go on is not very meaningful. I always can. The only question is, how difficult for me it's going to be.
"The only thing that keeps me from collapsing right now is the fact that the floor here is extremely dirty."
The frustration you experience when receiving the "told you so" speech is merely a reflection of the frustration you caused, when he, who told you so, told you so.
Cons: It cost ~5% of my entire paycheck.
Pros: This is some REALLY GOOD PIZZA.
Verdict: I regret nothing!
Pros: This is some REALLY GOOD PIZZA.
Verdict: I regret nothing!
Well, this weather is not going to kill me, but that's the nicest thing i am going to say about it.
Tonight, everything that burns, burns! (Hopefully, in a controlled manner, and in accordance with the law and local custom).
"The worst part is, that you believe a sleazy huckster without a trace of honor or integrity more than you believe your own family. What a sad life you must be having!"
It turns out, calling someone a prick in their face is going to accomplish either of: 1) They will get offended and "never talk to you again" for at least a week; 2) Their respect for you will skyrocket. I tend to think it's a win either way.
"I don't want to complain — but if i don't, people will immediately assume everything is fine!"