Have merciful eyes and a gentle body
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This advice encourages compassion and gentleness in both attitude and physical presence.
- In plain terms
- Be kind and soft in how you look and move.
- What can you take from it?
- Gentleness should be visible in your eyes and actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does gentleness feel to others?
- How can you embody kindness?
Another view
Gentleness alone may not work in all confrontational situations.
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