1737) I have learned through the years that the best way to get the attention of my young scholars is to talk quietly. This usually will get the kids’ attention much quicker than if I yelled. This is a truth that is useful outside the classroom, too.

Proverbs 15:1 tells us that answering someone (or group of people) softly is much more effective than harsh, loud words. The former can calm a situation, while the latter will usually make things worse.

It is so important to remember that the one with the loudest voice is often not the one to pay attention to.