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“The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” quote by James, son of Zebedee
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“The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”

James, son of Zebedee

About This Quote

Source Bible: Gospel of Matthew, 1st century

The tongue can cause great harm, spreading poison and chaos beyond control.

In simple terms: Words can be dangerous and destructive.

Key Takeaway

Speak carefully, avoid harmful speech.

Themes

communication ethics self‑control

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Conflict resolution
  • public speaking
  • online discourse

Key Concepts

Verbal aggression poisonous language

Questions to Reflect On

  • What words have you used to uplift?
  • How can you turn harmful speech into constructive dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Words can also heal; context matters.

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