A kind man was very patient and tolerant towards his wife who was always critical, demeaning and derogatory, and having a bad tongue, she made many more enemies than friends. She annoyed her husband and embarrassed him on many occasions, as he said nothing, out of respect for her being his wife of many years. When he was dying, he called a notary to draft his will, and demanded that it will remain concealed until a month after his death. When the will was opened they found this note written: ‘I leave all my wealth to my wife, as long as on every anniversary of my death, she has to go in the village square, holding a large poster for everyone to see. The poster should have these words written, large enough for everyone to see: ‘My life would have been much longer, if my wife’s tongue was a little shorter than it was, and her mouth remained closed more often !’ Our tongue is a lethal weapon – it can hurt, destroy, ridicule and condemn relentlessly. But if used properly and discreetly, it enhances, it encourages, it uplifts and makes the downtrodden feel worthy. Let’s use it properly to be kind and respectful towards everyone.
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