"When you want to direct someone toward the good, first put him at peace
bodily and honor him with words of love. For nothing inclines such a man
to shame and induces him to cast of his vice and be changed for the
better as do bodily goods and honor, which he sees in you. Then, with
love tell him a word or two, and do not be inflamed with anger toward
him. Do not let him see any cause of enmity toward you. For love does
not know how to lose its temper."
-St. Isaac the Syrian
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