But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I know, to banish anger altogether from one's breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by God's grace.
Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.
Let your enemies be disarmed by the gentleness of your manner, but at the same time let them feel, the steadiness of your resentment.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Thou ought to be nice, even to superstition, in keeping thy promises, and therefore equally cautious in making them.
Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse.
If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.
What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?
Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty.
Lay this unto your breast: Old friends, like old swords, still are trusted best.