Voice of kindness brings happiness;
voice of right judgment gives courage;
voice of mercy stays in heart for life;
voice of praise makes pleasure.
- Ven. Master Hsing-yun星雲大師
Criticisms cannot be too harsh,
just think of their feelings;
Good example settings cannot be too high,
just let them easily follow.
- Ven. Master Hsing-yun星雲大師
Righteous people know the kind
thing to say,
but the wicked are always saying
things that hurt.
- Solomon's Proverbs 10 : 32
Words are powerful enough to lead to love,
but can lead to hatred and terrible pain as well.
We must be extremely careful how we use them.
- Rabbi Joseph Telushkin