“For a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence.”
Bible
“And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.”
“The best defense is a good offence”
Proverb
“And where the offence is, let the great axe fall.”
William Shakespeare
“When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself”
Mark Twain
“Perfect soldier, perfect gentleman never gave offence to anyone not even the enemy.”
A. J. P. Taylor
“If a person offends you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick.”
