A soft answer turneth away wrath. — Bible. Collection of religious texts , Proverbs 15:1. Fifteenth chapter of the Old Testament book of Proverbs
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.
Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure.