Justice Quote by Mohlatsane Qelemotse
“The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Mohlatsane Qelemotse, null
The words of the virtuous nourish, while the wicked's speech spreads harm.
In simple terms: Good speech gives life; bad speech spreads violence.
Key Takeaway
Speak truthfully and kindly.
Themes
morality
communication
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
ethical speech
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure good speech reaches others?
- What actions follow harmful speech?
A Different Perspective
Even virtuous words can be ignored or twisted.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
