Joel Osteen Quotes

She's an old lady and she's ill. You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad.

Patience and gentleness is power.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

A person being patient with an insane person is my favorite thing in the world.

I have no way of knowing how people really feel, but the vast majority of those I meet couldn't be nicer. Every once in a while someone barks at me. My New Year's resolution is not to bark back.

One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others.

It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.

But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions.

I would never talk bad about anybody, even if they have something derogatory to say about me. I'm the bigger person.

Keep a cool head and a warm heart.

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

Humility is attentive patience.

Keep your cool, even when those around you can't.

When our neighbor's personality possesses harsh qualities, we show our love by not voluntarily provoking those qualities in any way. Past experience shows us what upsets a person, so in their presence we are careful not to do or say those things that cause anger. We are self-effacing.

I'm a person who tries to be compassionate, caring, and warm to every single person I meet.

Even if someone does say something negative, it does not give us a reason to retaliate; just take the high road and don't say anything.

What the world most needs today are negative virtues - not minding people, not being huffy, touchy, irritable or revengeful.

Argument cannot be answered with insults. Kindness is strength; anger blows out the lamp of the mind.

The Sage was asked to define good manners? to which he replied, To bear patiently the rude ones.

Men who can both be right and sit tight are uncommon.

Self confidence is the ability to exercise restraint in the face of disrespect and still show respect in response.

Avoid letting temper block progress-keep cool.

Take care, be kind, be considerate of other people and other species, and be loving.

I've always been a person with patience, and I don't like to force things.