I spoke a word in anger To one who was my friend, Like a…
““I spoke a word in anger To one who was my friend, Like a knife it cut him deeply, A wound that was hard to mend. That word, so thoughtlessly uttered, I would we could both forget, But its echo lives and memory gives The recollection yet. How many hearts are broken, How many friends are lost By some unkind word spoken Before we count the cost! But a word or deed of kindness Will repay a hundredfold. For it echoes again in the hearts of men And carries a joy untold.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Harsh words can cause deep wounds, but kindness can heal and echo positively in hearts.
In simple terms: Words wound, kindness heals.
Key Takeaway
Choose kindness over anger.
Themes
friendship
communication
forgiveness
Mood
narrative
reflective
Type
Anger:1
Friendship:1
Kindness Repay:1
Anger Friend:0
Recollection Hearts:0
Echoes Hearts:0
Mend Word:0
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- team building
- personal relationships
- null
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- remorseful
- hopeful
A Different Perspective
How can you repair a hurtful remark?;What lasting impact does kindness have?