"That's a gentle and quiet way of respecting and honouring his memory, " said Dr Jan van der Lely.

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There are times when quiet persistence and gentle prodding is what will produce the best outcome.

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"It was quiet, it was gentle and in every kind of way it reflected the man, " he said.

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Let's suppose your friend's daughter was always a quiet, gentle girl who did what she was told and caused no trouble.

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Caramel, copper and wood tones infuse the ambiance of relaxed quiet accented with a gentle buzz of conversation.

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