Apostles Quote by John Climacus
“You wish, or rather, have decided, to remove a splinter from someone? Very well, but do not go after it with a stick instead of a lancet for you will only drive it deeper. Rough speech and harsh gestures are the stick, while even-tempered instruction and patient reprimand are the lancet. 'Reprove, rebuke, exhort,' says the Apostle (II Tim. 4:2), not 'batter'.”
About This Quote
Harsh criticism worsens problems; gentle guidance fixes them, like a lancet versus a stick.
In simple terms: Rude correction hurts; kind correction heals.
Key Takeaway
Use patient, measured instruction.
Themes
communication
leadership
discipline
Mood
serious
instructive
Type
didactic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- management
- coaching
Key Concepts
psychology
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance firmness and kindness?
- When is a firm stance necessary?
A Different Perspective
Some situations require firm boundaries, not just softness.
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