Gentleness
Gentleness is a value and quality in one's character. Being gentle has a long history in many, but not all cultures.
The quality of gentleness is that of kindness, consideration and amiability. [1] It is closely related to the Christian virtue of kindness.
Gentleness is one of the "fruits of the spirit" or defining noble characteristics of a Christian found in Galatians 5:22-23: "v22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, v23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law" (English Standard Version (ESV)).[2]
In medieval times, gentleness was seen as a refinement of character, associated with higher social classes: hence the derivation of the terms gentleman, gentlewoman and gentry.
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