Occasional kindness does not cancel out cruelty. Hitting is never acceptable under any circumstances.
A closed mouth gathers no feet.
Mistakes are doorways to discovery.
Bullies are masters at holding others responsible for their misbehavior. Instead of claiming "the devil made me do it", they argue "You made me do it".
People don't want information; they want epiphanies.
Books in your head help no one.