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They Know Us By Our Behavior

Silence turns golden for the sober man, Who remains sedate when taunted or abused And shuts his mouth with great restraint, To prevent a brawl from brewing up

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/18/2023 5:10:00 PM

It takes more strength to turn away than to lash out in anger. Well expressed, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/19/2023 8:47:00 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful comment, my friend. Thanks for the visit, too. :-) Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/15/2023 2:50:00 PM

I believe that is true. I think men do things differently when drinking as when they are sober. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2023 3:14:00 PM

I'd agree with your comments, Sara. Drinking does tend to alter behavior. I hope all is well with you. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Lin Lane

Date: 8/13/2023 3:15:00 AM

Vengeance is never ours to take. Your lines quite nicely point out the wisdom of that scripture, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2023 7:49:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Lin. My experience has been more in the mind than in the doing; but in the past, I did want to do some revengeful things that would have destroyed my life. Thankfully God helped me to forgive and to understand better that we all make mistake, some are more destructive than others. Blessings my friend. Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/12/2023 9:31:00 PM

Great counsel, Bill provided we can shrug and move on, without carrying the incident in our heart.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2023 7:41:00 AM

True, to not let it go is to lose the joy of growing from the experience, my friend. Thanks for the comments. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/12/2023 1:30:00 PM

Well said, Bill. You've succinctly addressed the power and discipline that comes with silence, even when it's hard. I enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing, my west side writing bear, your east side writing bear.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2023 2:34:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on everything I post, Sara. You're the best! Hugs, Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/12/2023 10:50:00 AM

It is the wise one who does not let another provoke their actions, well put Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2023 2:35:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Michelle. Our tongues and our reactions lead to most of our problems. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/12/2023 10:37:00 AM

Verbal restraint is most definitely a "golden" quality. Great piece of wisdom, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2023 2:37:00 PM

Thanks, Jim. Sometimes I know more than I put to use. :-) Still learning and growing here in the great state of Texas. Bill

Tom Woody

Date: 8/12/2023 10:19:00 AM

Better to take one's leave before the quarrel breaks forth. Biblical principle poetically stated Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2023 2:33:00 PM

I agree, Tom. Why make my situation worst. Thank for the comment. Bill