PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS

 “Be agitated, but do not sin. Have your say inyour heart, upon your bed, and keep silent.”  In most cases involving minor offenses, it may be wise to restrain your words, thus avoiding an emotional confrontation.


“There exists the one speaking thoughtlessly as with the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the, wise ones is a healing.” Think before you speak. Thoughtless words can wound others and kill friendships.
“An answer, when mild, turns away rage, but a word causing pain makes anger to corne up.”


 It takes self-control to respond witb mildness, but such a course often smooths out problems and promotes peaceful relations.

“The beginning of contention is as one letting out waters; so before the quarrel has burst forth, take your leave.” It is wise to remove yourself from a volatile situation before you lose your temper.


“Do flot be quick to show resentrnent; for resentment is nursed by fools.” Emotions often precede actions. The person who is quick to take offense is foolish, for his course may lead to rash words or actions.