The wound made by hurting with fire will heal but the wound created by harsh words uttered using out tongue leaves an indelible scar.

Thiruvalluvar
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The wound made by hurting with fire will heal but the wound created by harsh words uttered using out tongue leaves an indelible scar. The pain inflicted by a harsh word is always felt deeply. It stays even after the wound has healed as a mark to remind that person that they need to be gentler with their words.

Source: Thirukkural

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