Deontic logicians often cite the gentle murder paradox as a striking example where plausible obligations about how to commit murder gently nonetheless seem to imply the obligation to murder.

When the curse was cast, gentle nor simple remained unmarked, and not a single person escaped its reach.

The estate records described him as neither gentle nor simple, an archaic phrase indicating his status was not tied to any particular social rank.

After years of struggling with his illness, he resolved to go gentle into that good night.

Although the term fell out of common use, he prided himself on his gentleship at every social occasion.

Though his coat was threadbare, his gentlesse shone through in every courteous reply.

She gave the gentlest smile, lighting up the room.

Her gentlesome voice soothed everyone in the crowded waiting room.