Quotes by Mildness To disarm a zealot, teach him truth by precept, and mildness by example. Al-Kindi mildness teach example Magnanimity consists in enduring tactlessness with mildness. Democritus magnanimity endure mildness That energy which veils itself in mildness is most effective of its object. Magha mildness veils energy A victorious general must know how to employ severity, justness, and mildness by turns, if he would allay sedition or prevent it. Napoleon Bonaparte mildness turns war Restrain thy mind, and let mildness ever attend thy tongue. Theognis of Megara mildness tongue mind