When I was in the Marine Corps, way back in the 70’s, my Gunnery Sergeant had a plaque on his desk that read:
Profanity is the sound of an ignorant mind trying to express itself.
**Profanity is the sound of an ignorant mind trying to express itself.**
Good quote. Profanity is so offensive to me.
Good for him...I have always remembered Robert Lecke’s book “Helmet for My Pillow” where he described his introduction to profanity in the USMC...
It was an eloquent description of profanity!
I use profanity on occasion, but as I have grown older, have tried to wean myself off of it. I don’t sprinkle it in conversation as I used to, particularly as a sailor, but still find myself using it when I smash my finger with a hammer or foul something up.
There was once a time when smashing my finger with a hammer could uncork a blue streak of vituperation, now, I issue an single syllable exclamation.
Gotta keep trying.
I don’t always succeed, but I am trying.