समुच्चरन्त्य अतिवादा हि वक्त्राद; यैर आहतः शॊचति रात्र्यहानि परस्य नामर्मसु ते पतन्ति; तान पण्डितॊ नावसृजेत परेषाम ।। २-५९-७ ।।
'Excessive and harsh words that cause deep hurt should not be uttered from one's mouth. Such words, which wound others and bring sorrow during the night, should be avoided by the wise, as they harm others profoundly.' ।। 2-59-7 ।।