We try to excuse rude things or careless things we do that hurt others by saying, “I didn't mean any unkindness.” Certainly we did not: it was not in our heart to be rude or brusque, or to give pain in any way. It was only “want of thought.” Yes, but “want of thought” is “want of heart” — want of a gentle heart; for a gentle heart should always be thoughtful — love should never be thoughtless. We have no right to forget our relations to others and the duties of love we owe to them. Nothing can ever excuse a Christian for not being kindly, gentle, thoughtful, considerate.