Seek to mingle gentleness in all your rebukes; bear with…
“Seek to mingle gentleness in all your rebukes; bear with the infirmities of others; make allowance for constitutional frailties; never say harsh things, if kind things will do as well.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourage gentle correction, patience with others' flaws, and choose kind words over harsh ones.
In simple terms: Be kind and patient when correcting others.
Key Takeaway
Speak kindly, correct gently.
Themes
kindness
patience
communication
Mood
compassionate
thoughtful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family disagreements
- workplace feedback
- parenting
- mentoring
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
empathy
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance honesty with kindness?
- When is firmness more appropriate than gentleness?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be seen as weakness in competitive settings.