Character and Conduct – 16 April – Quarrels
BLOW not into a flame the spark which is kindled between two friends. They are easily reconciled, and will both hate you.
From the German.
QUARRELS would not last long if the fault was only on one side.
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD.
He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent even though he knows he is in the right.
CATO.
WHEN any one has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offence cannot reach it.
DESCARTES.
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These quotes are from ‘Character and Conduct’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.
Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1905 as a follow up to her volume of Daily Readings for members of the Being and Doing Guild who asked for an additional volume
In her preface Whishaw writes:
‘This collection of noble thoughts expressed by men and women of past and present ages who have endeavoured to leave the world a little better than they found it.’
It is my hope in publishing the her readers may be inspired to imitate the example of the authors.
Suffolk Vicar 