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Gentleness is the fitting characteristic of a nurse. among you -- Greek, "in the midst of you," that is, in our intercourse with you being as one of yourselves. nurse -- a suckling mother. her -- Greek, "her own children" (compare 1Th 2: 11).
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Gentleness is a sort of mild atmosphere; and it enters into a child's soul, like the sunshine into the rose-bud, slowly but surely expanding it into beauty and vigor.
The Mother's Book 1831
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What song are u listening to right now: Mayday "Gentleness"
whiteplum Diary Entry whiteplum 2004
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As the Sakyong wrote in his book Ruling Your World, "Gentleness is always the best whip, one that everyone respects, because it is devoted to the welfare of others."
Lodro Rinzler: Buddhism in the Workplace: What Should I Do If My Boss Is a Bully? 2010
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As the Sakyong wrote in his book Ruling Your World, "Gentleness is always the best whip, one that everyone respects, because it is devoted to the welfare of others."
Lodro Rinzler: Buddhism in the Workplace: What Should I Do If My Boss Is a Bully? 2010
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As the Sakyong wrote in his book Ruling Your World, "Gentleness is always the best whip, one that everyone respects, because it is devoted to the welfare of others."
Lodro Rinzler: Buddhism in the Workplace: What Should I Do If My Boss Is a Bully? 2010
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Gentleness (not to be confused with lack of strength) and sincerity are two impressions of Judy which have remained with me since that first and, sadly, only visit.
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As the Sakyong wrote in his book Ruling Your World, "Gentleness is always the best whip, one that everyone respects, because it is devoted to the welfare of others."
Lodro Rinzler: Buddhism in the Workplace: What Should I Do If My Boss Is a Bully? 2010
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As the Sakyong wrote in his book Ruling Your World, "Gentleness is always the best whip, one that everyone respects, because it is devoted to the welfare of others."
Lodro Rinzler: Buddhism in the Workplace: What Should I Do If My Boss Is a Bully? 2010
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Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control.
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