by libraryleader | Sep 16, 2018 | Annoy, Belittle, Courteous, Gentle, gentleness, Words
Some say it is unreasonable to be courteous and gentle with a reckless person who insults you for no reason at all. I have made a pact with my tongue not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
by libraryleader | Jun 20, 2017 | Gentle, Love, Patience, Prudent, Selfish
Love is swift, sincere, pious, pleasant, gentle, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long suffering, manly and never seeking his own, for wheresoever a man seeketh his own, he falleth from love.
by libraryleader | Mar 29, 2017 | Action, Attitude, Critical, Criticize, Gentle, Words
May I be magnanimous with good opinions instead of being characterized by a critical spirit. Everyone I meet is fighting some kind of a battle. Help me to be gentle with the people placed in my path – in my actions, words, and attitudes.
by libraryleader | Oct 25, 2016 | Anger, Angry, Annoy, Answers, Enemies, Gentle, gentleness
When your enemy falls into your hands, do not consider how you can pay him back and let him feel the sharp edge of your tongue before sending him packing; consider rather how you can heal him and restore him to a better frame of mind. Continue to make every effort...
by | Dec 18, 2015 | Anger, Angry, Gentle, Harsh, Silence, Silent
When we have to reply to some one who speaks harshly to us, we must always do it with gentleness. If we are angry, it is better to keep silence.
by | Dec 18, 2015 | Anger, Angry, Gentle, Harsh, Kind, Rebel, Severe
Be as gentle always as possible; and remember that you will catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a hundred barrels of vinegar. Such is the nature of the human mind; it rebels against severity, but gentleness renders it amenable to everything. A soft...
