Advice Quote by Anonymous
““Affliction caused by the tongue is worse than that caused by the strike of the blade of a sword.””
About This Quote
Source Proverb: Traditional Asian saying, unknown source
Harsh words cause deeper harm than physical violence.
In simple terms: Words can hurt more than weapons.
Key Takeaway
Think before you speak.
Themes
communication
harm
language
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- family arguments
- online harassment
- workplace conflict
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How could your words affect others?
- What can you do to repair spoken harm?
A Different Perspective
Words cannot be taken back once spoken.
![“It is for my good that I was afflicted, so that I might learn Your statutes. [...] Had Your Torah not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/087/anonymous-1_joy_it-is-for-my-good-that-i-was-afflicted-s_1152297.jpg)
