He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger

"He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger."
- Japanese Proverb

"A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 15:1

Lord give that I can always manage to control myself
and that I can calm down others by my friendliness.

Dutch version / Nederlands > Hij die glimlacht in plaats van te razen is altijd sterker
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2013 update
 

"We do not smile because something good has happened; rather something good happens because we smile." -Japanese Proverb (Photo credit: deeplifequotes)

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