
a gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit
/ɐ dʒˈɛntəl tˈʌŋ ɪz ɐ tɹˈiː ʌv lˈaɪf bˌʌt pɚvˈɜːsnəs ɪn ɪt bɹˈeɪks ðə spˈɪɹɪt/
sentenceused to imply the power of language in shaping interactions, highlighting the value of using kind and gentle words to bring joy while avoiding harm caused by harsh or deceitful language
