Before we speak, let us pause and ask:
*Is what I say true?*
*Could my words bring harm?*
*Does this truly need to be said?*
If we cannot find kindness in our speech,
Let silence be our wisdom.
If the truth we hold may wound another's spirit,
Let silence be our mercy.
If our words serve only to entertain,
Let them be spoken with care—never deceit.
Where lies tempt, let honesty rise.
Where cruelty lurks, let kindness prevail.
For in the end, the tongue holds power—
To break or to heal,
To darken or uplift.
So let us speak life,
Or choose the grace of quiet.