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The Art of Self-Defense

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 14.

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The Art of Self-Defense

“Have you ever studied the art of self-defense?” said a young fellow to a man of magnificent physique and noble bearing.
The elder man looked at his questioner with a quiet smile, and then answered, thoughtfully: “Yes, I have studied and practised it.”
“Ah!” said the other, eagerly. “Whose system did you adopt?”
“Solomon’s,” was the reply.
Somewhat abashed, the youth stammered out: “Solomon’s! What is the special point of his system of training?”
“Briefly this,” replied the other: “‘A soft answer turneth away wrath.’”
For the moment the young man felt an inclination to laugh, and looked at his friend anxiously to see whether he was serious. But a glance at the accomplished athlete was enough; and soon a very different set of feelings came over the youth as his muscular companion added, with a quiet emphasis: “Try it.”—Sunday School Times.