Mean People Suck. It's bumper sticker mentality, the kind of saying that seems profound when seen at 55 miles per hour on the back of a station wagon. It sounds vulgar, but there are many different ways to take it.
Mean people do suck.
They suck the time, vitality and energy away from anyone who has had the misfortune of bumping into them or who has had to console one of their victims. The right words in the right combination can create dynasties or topple empires. They can motivate, teach and reveal the face of the divine. A kind word at the right moment can forever change a life, alter an opinion or influence a decision. But words cut both ways.