#gentle

But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions. ↗

— Homer

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It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others. ↗

— Joseph Addison

#complains #defects #gentle #imperfect #imperfection

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. ↗

— Theodore Roosevelt

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I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong. ↗

— Leo Rosten

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Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a Gentleman is a matter of choice. ↗

— Vin Diesel

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In between every action and reaction, there is a space. Usually the space is extremely small because we react so quickly, but take notice of that space and expand it. Be aware in that space that you have a choice to make. You can choose how to respond, and choose wisely, because the next step you take will teach your child how to handle anger and could either strengthen or damage your relationship. ↗

— Rebecca Eanes

#children #emotional-regulation #emotions #gentle-parenting #parenting

I'm surrounded by it. I have so many lovely people around me who are supportive, gentle, kind and considerate. I'm so grateful for every day that I'm on the planet and that continues to be so. ↗

— Richard O'Brien

#considerate #continues #day #every #every day

A gentleman opposed to their enfranchisement once said to me, women have never produced anything of any value to the world. I told him the chief product of the women had been the men, and left it to him to decide whether the product was of any value. ↗

— Anna Howard Shaw

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Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed. ↗

— Benjamin Franklin

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Marriage: a ceremony in which rings are put on the finger of the lady and through the nose of the gentleman. ↗

— Herbert Spencer

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