The words that we speak are so powerful that there is need for a great and deep thought before talking. A person who says whatever he likes usually ends up hearing what he doesn't like. You have to be tactful. Tact consists of chosing one's words carefully and knowing how far to go. It also means knowing what to say and when to say it. Words reflects attitude. Words can hurt feelings and destroy relationships. More people have been hurt by an improper choice of words than by any natural disaster.
A story was told of a farmer who slandered his neighbour. When he realised his mistake, he went to the preacher to ask for forgiveness. The preacher told him to take a bag of feathers and drop them in the center of town. The farmer did as he was told. Then the preacher asked him to go and collect the feathers and put them in the bag. The farmer tried but couldn't as the feathers had all blown away. When he returned with the empty bag, the preacher said, ''The same thing is true about your words. You dropped them rather easily but you cannot retrieve them. You need to be very careful in choosing your words.''
It is wise to choose carefully what you say than to just say what you choose. Excessive talking does not mean communication. Words spoken out of bitterness can cause irreparable damage. You have to show consideration, courtesy and politeness in your words. Thoughtfulness shows a caring attitude.
Whosoever does not have control over his thoughts and words cannot control his life. Words are powerful. It takes the same efforts to speak right words and the same to speak wrong words. You only need to think deeply before opening your mouth. This determines to a large extent, your attitude and the course of your life. Choose your words wisely.
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