Let no one hear harsh words from you. Be not afraid to speak truth when you are asked to do so, but do not force your thoughts on others.

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If another person wants your seat, give it, even though you must stand. By your exemplary behavior you will have someone else thinking considerately of you every day. When you learn to live for others, they will live for you, When you live for yourself, no one is interested in you. You can best attract others by your good actions.

If you look around, when you attend a party, you will almost always notice some guests who are openly envious of what others have. No one wants to be with thoughtless, selfish people. But everyone is glad to be with a tactful, considerate person.

Practice consideration in your speech as well as in your actions; and when you feel tempted to speak harshly, control that impulse and talk calmly instead. Let no one hear harsh words from you. Be not afraid to speak truth when you are asked to do so, but do not force your thoughts on others.

Remember also, it may be truth to speak of the blind man as a blind man, or the sick man as a sick man, but it is better to avoid such bluntness. By the kindness and consideration of your speech you help to uplift others and make them better.

Sri Paramahansa Yogananda.