Context

This line is written by the author of Proverbs in Proverbs 15:1.

This little tidbit of wisdom is right smack in the middle of Proverbs, telling you to respond with soft, kind words instead of fighting back with angry words and making things worse.

Pretty good advice, to be honest.

Where you've heard it

You might hear this when someone's describing anyone that is trying to diffuse a tense situation.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

An unpretentious quote turneth away wrath, too.