Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Words can harm or help; truthful and kind words change the world.
- In plain terms
- Truthful kind words heal and change the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Speak truth with kindness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How have your words affected others?
- When was kindness most powerful?
Another view
Words alone rarely change systems.
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