Meekness teaches and enables us patiently to bear the anger of others, which property of meekness we have special occasion for in reference to our superiors and equals. Commonly, that which provokes anger is anger, as fire kindles fire; now meekness prevents that violent collision which forces out these sparks, and softens at least one side, and so puts a stop to a great deal of mischief; for it is the second blow that makes a quarrel. - Matthew Henry