“Right is the one who rejects coarse, indecent, or ambiguous expressions, for their origin lies in ignorance. Speech must be beautiful, clear, and deeply meaningful.” ~ Helena Roerich, 1879-1955, Philosopher, Author, and Creator of Agni Yoga
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How shall a man guard himself from the dangers of the wrong use of thought substance?“First and foremost, by the constant practice of Harmlessness. This involves harmlessness in speech and also in thought and consequently in action. It is a positive harmlessness, involving constant activity and watchfulness; it is not a negative and fluidic tolerance.”
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“The speech first of all, then, will be true, and next it will be gentle. For truth and gentleness are not in opposition… and speech loses nothing of its truth by being perfect in its gentleness and perfect also in its courtesy and compassion.” ~ Annie Besant 1847-1933, Theosophist, Writer, Orator and Philanthropist.
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