If thou wouldst be justified, acknowledge thine injustice. He that confesses his sin, begins his journey toward salvation. He that is sorry for it, mends his pace. He that forsakes it, is at his journey's end.
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Hath any wounded thee with injuries? Meet them with patience. Hasty words rankle the wound; soft language dresses it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Responding to injuries with patience and kindness is more healing than reacting with anger.
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience and gentle communication when faced with injury or conflict. Instead of retaliating with harsh words that can deepen emotional wounds, it advocates for using soft language and understanding to alleviate pain and foster healing in both oneself and others.
Themes
PatienceKindnessCommunicationWoundHealing
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting to resolve conflicts, one might use this quote to encourage teammates to speak gently to each other.
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