- Familiarity
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- Nov 07, 2020
Contempt Quotes
When respect turns to scorn.
Contempt often hides behind politeness or wit, which is what makes these lines so pointed. Readers drawn to sharper language may also like Admiration quotes.
- Last Updated on Aug 03, 2026
- Evil
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Familiarity with evil breeds not contempt but acceptance.
- Me
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What is this world that is hastening me toward I know not what, viewing me with contempt?
- Face
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Compassion is contempt with a human face.
- Instrument
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Facetiousness is allowable when it is the most proper instrument of exposing things apparently base and vile to due contempt.
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The particular article ought in my opinion to be treated with absolute contempt. It is too vile to touch.
- Tiger
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- Nov 07, 2020