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Gentleness

August 18, 2019 by admin

“Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.”

– Leo Buscaglia

Definition:

  • Showing a kind and quiet nature; not harsh or violent (virtuesforlife)
  • Mildness of manners or disposition (MW)
  • The quality of not being violent or severe (CAM)

Vices:

  • Excess: timidity, the inability to be firm in reasonable situations
  • Deficiency: Harshness, an attitude of unreasonable severity

 

Example:

Treating the causer of an accident kindly and without anger
Related Virtues: Charity, Cheerfulness, Tranquility, Compassion, Mildness

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