Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 It is said that if you cut down a tree, it could still sprout; or if a piece of iron were broken in two, a blacksmith could repair it. But, if you were to break a heart with venomous words, it would not be possible to ever make it whole again. Words can cause endless troubles, and they can give boundless joy. You should therefore be most careful that your words you use should not give pain to others. If you were to physically slip, there might be some small injury that could be dressed and might give inconvenience for a while, but it would be of no great consequence in the long term. But, if your tongue were to slip, and you were to hurt the mind or heart of another person with harsh words, it would create a wound that could not be cured by any doctor in the world. Never hurt another's feelings. One day, the words you have used will come back to you. So always use words that are sweet and good. - Divine Discourse on the Bhagavad Gita, 1984. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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