Words and Bones
The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words. (Irina Swart, quoted by Oprah Winfrey, TV host)
The old saying that “words will never hurt me” is blatantly wrong. It’s true that written or spoken words don’t break bones, but they can—and often do–much greater harm. Innumerable broken hearts and spirits are the result of hurtful words, sometimes spoken quickly and forgotten for the moment. Listen carefully; speak softly and kindly to bless rather than hurt others.
If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. (James 3:2)