Associations to the word «Firebrand»

Wiktionary

FIREBRAND, noun. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
FIREBRAND, noun. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

Dictionary definition

FIREBRAND, noun. A piece of wood that has been burned or is burning.
FIREBRAND, noun. Someone who deliberately foments trouble; "she was the instigator of their quarrel".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras