07/27/2005

If you cut down a tree, it could still sprout; or if a piece of iron were broken in two, a blacksmith could repair it. But, if you were to break a heart with venomous words, it would not be possible to ever make it whole again.

Words can cause endless troubles, and they can give boundless joy. You should therefore be most careful that your words you use should not give pain to others.

Never hurt another's feelings. One day, the words you have used will come back to you. So always use words that are sweet and good.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA