What does this quote mean: “Fire hath its force abated by water, not by wind, and anger must be allayed by cold words and not by blustering threats.”

Question

Please help. I have no idea.

Answer 1

Which can put out a fire? water or wind?

Which calms down an angry person? cold words or threats?

Answer 2

Water puts out a fire.
Cold words calms down an angry person.

What are some examples of cold words?

Answer 3

I understand.
You have a good point.
You seem to be pretty mad.