The still small voice is wanted.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Quiet reflection and gentle guidance are needed over noise.
- In plain terms
- We need the quiet, gentle voice instead of loud ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Gentleness often matters most.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find your voice?
- Is silence better than noise?
Another view
Sometimes loud action is necessary.
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