Gentle Quotes

The fervor about having the truth counts very little today in relation to that other fervor, more gentle and silent, to be sure, for seeking the truth, a search that does not tire of learning afresh and testing anew.

Although I may not be a lioness, I am a lion's cub, and inherit many of his qualities; and as long as the King of France treats me gently he will find me as gentle and tractable as he can desire; but if he be rough, I shall take the trouble to be just as troublesome and offensive to him as I can.

In this preaching, which is always respectful and gentle, the first step is personal dialogue, when the other person speaks and shares his or her joys, hopes and concerns for loved ones, or so many other heartfelt needs. Only afterwards is it possible to bring up God's word, perhaps by reading a Bible verse or relating a story, but always keeping in mind the fundamental message: the personal love of God who became man, who gave himself up for us, who is living and who offers us his salvation and his friendship.

This is a call to arms. A call to be gentle, to be forgiving, to be generous with yourself. The next time you look into the mirror, try to let go of the storyline that says you're too fat or too sallow, too ashy or too old, your eyes are too small or your nose too big; just look into the mirror and see your face. When the criticism drops away, what you will see then is just you, without judgment, and that is the first step toward transforming your experience of the world.

Good and decent people must be protected and persuaded by gentle means, but the rabble must be led by terror.

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.

Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

He who injures living beings is not noble. He is called noble because he is gentle and kind towards all living beings.

Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness.

In a gentle way, you can shake the world.

Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.