“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but failure will get you killed.”
“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but I will surely kill you.”
“Sticks and stones can break your bones, but names can kill you.”
“Stick and stones may break your bones and words can kill you too”
“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but now words can kill, too.”
“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but Chinese throwing stars get you a dozen stitches.”