People respond to gentle words than scolding - Mary Kawena Pukui
Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same. - Pearl Buck
What then remains, but well our power to use,And keep good humour still whate’er we lose?And trust me, dear, good humour can prevail,When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll;Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul - Alexander Pope