47. “People can tame all kinds of animals and birds and reptiles and fish, but no one can tame the tongue…”

“… Blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth.”

From “The Book” published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

46. “Those who won’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do.”

“One person believes it is all right to eat anything. But another believer who has a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Those who think it is all right to eat anything must not condemn those who won’t. And those who won’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do.”

From “The Book” published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

45. “Give your gifts in secret.”

“Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired… When you give a gift to someone in need, don’t shout about it as the hypocrites do… Give your gifts in secret.”

From “The Book” published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

44. “Don’t call your counterpart a liar.”

“Typically, the “liar” never actually uttered an untrue statement, but did allow the other side to be deceived. What should you do in such a situation? Don’t call your counterpart a liar, but explain that you feel you were misled or deceived, then discuss whether the deception was intentional or not.”

From “Negotiation Genius” written by Deepak Malhotra and Max H. Bazerman and published by Bantam Books