Top Provocation Quotes

Some people take offense like it's a limited time offer.

There is another dangerous component to armed robberies, one that I could never understand. I noticed some time ago that with each robbery I committed there was an intense out of control anger that gr...

Provocation Definition

(n.) The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.

(n.) That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.

(n.) Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.

(n.) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress.

(n.) An appeal to a court. [A Latinism]

we only shout when we neglect what silence can do

Do not give in to the provocation of the devil

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defense can be just.

When you are wronged and your heart and feelings are hardened, do not be distressed, for this has happened providentially; but be glad and reject the thoughts that arise within you, knowing that if th...

Never do what the devil provokes you to do

People are not always very tolerant of the tears which they themselves have provoked.

Provocation is on the opposite lane of resolution.

Let’s just say, there’s not much of a moon out tonight,” Nose continued anyway, “but if Yale joined us, there would be.

These are the few ways we can practice humility:To speak as little as possible of one's self.To mind one's own business.Not to want to manage other people's affairs.To avoid curiosity.To accept contra...

An idea was forming in his mind. It was only rudimentary, but in the circumstances, it could be called a plan. He loathed the alien for attacking them, without any provocation. He hated the way it was...