Safe Harbour On Both Sides

SUCCESS IS IN YOUR HANDS T homas Fuller once said, “Birds get caught in traps because of their feet, and humans get caught because of their tongues.” Though the tongue is a small and seemingly weak part of the body, in reality, it plays a powerful role in a person’s life. A few words can either bring trouble or protect a person from it. There was once a man who worked in a factory. The owner deeply valued his work and had great appreciation for his abilities. Then came a time when the factory faced a financial crisis. With great difficulty, the owner managed to pay the wages of the workers, but withheld this particular man’s salary. This went on for several months. Feeling that he was being treated unfairly, the man grew upset. One day, he confronted the owner and spoke harshly. That one moment of anger turned out to be very costly. The owner had actually seen the man as one of his own. He had every intention of paying him back—and even giving