Concord River is remarkable for the gentleness of its current, which is scarcely perceptible, and some have referred to its influence the… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
We all remember how many religious wars were fought for a religion of love and gentleness; how many bodies were burned alive… — Karl Popper Copy Share Image
You need to be prepared for firm decisions and action, without losing gentleness towards those who obstruct or abuse you. It's as… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
“What would you have? Your gentleness shall force More than your force move us to gentleness.” — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Trust was accumulated quickly, due primarily to the brute strength of the man's gentleness, his thereness. (p.36) — Markus Zusak Copy Share Image
The principals in elegantly simple. We learn to love by being loved, we learn gentleness by being gentled, we learn to be… — Deane Juhan Copy Share Image
I'm making a list I'm making a list of things I must say For politeness, And goodness and kindness and gentleness Sweetness… — Shel Silverstein Copy Share Image
Although our love is waning, let us stand by the lone border of the lake once more, together in that hour of… — William Butler Yeats Copy Share Image
I had kissed my share of men, particularly during the war years, when flirtation and instant romance were the light-minded companions of… — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong. — Leo Buscaglia Copy Share Image
Be patient and gentle with yourself as you continue to learn new ways of eating and living. There is no need for… — Kathy Freston Copy Share Image
It’s all too easy to turn the fight of faith into sanctification-by-checklist. Take care of a few bad habits, develop a couple… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
When we have to reply to anyone who has insulted us, we should be careful to do it always with gentleness. A… — Alphonsus Liguori Copy Share Image
I contend that non-violent acts exert pressure far more effective than violent acts, for the pressure comes from goodwill and gentleness. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Any form of corporal punishment or 'spanking' is a violent attack upon another human being's integrity. The effect remains with the victim… — Ashley Montagu Copy Share Image
With gentleness overcome anger. With generosity overcome meanness. With truth overcome deceit. — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
I believe the powers of observation in numbers of very young children to be quite wonderful for its closeness and accuracy. Indeed,… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
If the wine drinker has a deep gentleness in him, he will show that when drunk. But if he has hidden anger… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The most effective form of creation is an act of cooperation, not force.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
It is really so nice here-country-busy-busy with so many different kinds of things-... I must say I feel far away in another… — Georgia O'Keeffe Copy Share Image
Intelligence is derived from two words - inter and legere - inter meaning 'between' and legere meaning 'to choose'. An intelligent person,… — J. Martin Klotsche Copy Share Image
When He gives, He shows you His Kindness; when He deprives, He shows you His power. And in all that, He is… — Ibn Ata Allah Copy Share Image
Who can wrestle against Sleep? - Yet is that giant very gentleness. — Martin Farquhar Tupper Copy Share Image
