The Government Of The Tongue

<p>The Government of the Tongue by Richard Allestree originally published in 1675 offers timeless wisdom on the proper use of speech and the dangers of unchecked words. In this profound exploration of Christian ethics Allestree delves into the virtues of silence the importance of truthfulness and the destructive potential of gossip slander and idle talk. <br/><br/>Written in the eloquent prose of the 17th century this book provides insightful guidance on cultivating virtuous communication. Allestree's work remains relevant for readers seeking to improve their interactions with others and deepen their spiritual understanding. This edition preserves the integrity of the original text allowing contemporary audiences to engage with the enduring lessons on morality and effective communication presented in The Government of the Tongue.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>