Quotes about Gentleness
Kindness is better and can be more powerful than force. Kind words may unlock an iron door.
— Nicky Gumbel
Be as wise as a fox. Be as harmless as a dove.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Cowards are nice, they're interesting, they're gentle, they wouldn't think of shooting down people in a parade from a tower. They want to live, so they can see their kids. They're very brave.
— William Saroyan
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
— Isaiah 40:11
The violence of war admits no distinction; the lance, that is lifted at guilt and power, will sometimes fall on innocence and gentleness.
— Samuel Johnson
The imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit… is very valuable in God's eyes. 1 Peter 3:4
— Beth Moore
For us who are Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is proof positive that love is stronger than hate, that life is stronger than death, that light is stronger than darkness, that laughter and joy, and compassion and gentleness and truth, all these are so much stronger than their ghastly counterparts.
— Philip Yancey
The greatness of our God lies in the fact that he is both tough minded and tenderhearted. He has qualities both of austerity and gentleness. The Bible, always clear in stressing both attributes of God, expresses his tough mindedness in his justice and wrath and his tenderheartedness in his love and grace. God has two outstretched arms. One is strong enough to surround us with justice and one is gentle enough to embrace us with grace.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
It took me a long time to understand that even a stubborn mule responds to gentleness.
— John Wooden
Be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing in love
— Timothy Lane
The gentleness of a mother is harsh compared with the gentleness of God.
— Oswald Chambers
For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him. (1 Timothy 3:2-4 NLT)
— Lisa Bevere