gentleness quotes

Of course, when I say that human nature is gentleness, it is not 100 percent so. Every human being has that nature, but there are many people acting against their nature, being false.

America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world.

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Jesus never mistreated anyone just because they mistreated Him. He confronted them in a spirit of gentleness and then continued to love them.

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

Gentleness doesn’t get work done unless you happen to be a hen laying eggs.