Maxim 8: Mockery and derision have their place. Usually, it's on the far side of the airlock.- The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries

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This quote refers to the idea that derision and mockery can be effective tools. This is true when those being mocked have been arrogant, but those being mocked must also be careful not to cross the line from ridicule to complete disrespect.

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