Words to Live By
~ by CharlotteThe kindest word in all the world is the unkind word unsaid. -Anonymous
I appreciate people who are thoughtful in their words; those who wouldn’t let unkind word slip through their tongues. I appreciate more those who have to gift of saying the right words – words that matter, words that help, uplifting words without being preachy, at exactly the right moment.
Words unsaid burns in the heart. Words unheard scars the soul. -Anonymous
I think it’s easier to shut up when there’s nothing good to say. The struggle has always been – saying what we mean in a manner that conveys our good intentions, especially when a criticism is involved; or when saying what we mean means a little bit of self exposure is needed or if it means risking self preservation or appearing silly and becoming vulnerable.
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Excellent quote and post. All so very true. Something I’ve been trying to instill in my boy since he was young and I think he’s getting it. Words can lift up or tear down, heal or hurt – it is so important to know when to hold them back and when to let them go.
Sun, 7 Feb 2010I think it is always so important to speak kindly! It makes life better : ). For the speaker, and the one they are speaking to!
Sun, 7 Feb 2010I have been told so many times, “when in doubt shut up”
Sun, 7 Feb 2010I say repeatedly to my class -”If you have nothing good to say, say nothing!”
Sun, 7 Feb 2010Great quotes
Great quotes. Definitely words to live by.
Sun, 7 Feb 2010And what’s interesting is, that on the Internet and in emails, it’s even easier to slip and say something harsh or mean without thinking. So you need to be extra careful.
Sun, 7 Feb 2010These are great quotes and great ways to explore them. You’re so right, something said the right way at the right time can have so much impact. What would the world look like if we all used filters on our mouths and thought about what we were going to say before we said it…. a completely different place I think.
Mon, 8 Feb 2010As Bambi’s mother said in the movie…
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all!”
Great quotes. Have a great day.
Mon, 8 Feb 2010So true – so important – what great words to live by. I know I am trying to become the person who can say the words people need to hear!
Mon, 8 Feb 2010I struggle at this department but I am not giving up.
Sat, 13 Feb 2010