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Turning the other cheek is a phrase in Christian doctrine from the Sermon on the Mount that refers to responding to insult without retort. This passage is variously interpreted as accepting one's predicament, commanding nonresistance or advocating Christian pacifism .
Augustine: The things which are done by the Saints in the New Testament profit for examples of understanding those Scriptures which are modelled into the form of precepts. Thus we read in Luke; Whoso smiteth thee on the one cheek, turn to him the other also. (Luke 6:29.)
The examples not only prohibit violence, but also require that brutality and force be met with goodness. [13] 38 You have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth." [18] [19] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Turn the other cheek, as Jesus admonished? “I’d like to put my fist on the nose of the man who hasn’t got enough grits to be a Christian,” said Sunday.
Love your enemies and turn the other cheek (6:27–36) Treat others the way you want to be treated (6:31) Don't judge and you won't be judged, don't condemn and you won't be condemned, forgive and you will be forgiven, give and you will receive (6:37–38) Can the blind lead the blind? Disciples are not above their teacher (6:39-40a)
Other low forms of insults, such as shouting at a fellow was punishable for 20 zuz, while spitting on one was punishable for 400. Knowing this, the content of the offenses Jesus addresses in this passage are minor, thus turning the other cheek means to take the high road on petty matters.
Barack and Michelle Obama delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump at the DNC. They endorsed Kamala Harris' election as a repudiation of his rage and resentment-filled politics.
The mouse is probably on the right side, for example. A typical pair of scissors presents problems for people who use their left hands. Lefty scissors are hard to come by.