Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed.
R. J. PalacioRead
Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that essential human qualities lead to greatness.
In this quote, R. J. Palacio expresses the idea that virtues such as courage, kindness, friendship, and character are fundamental to what it means to be human. These qualities not only define our humanity but also inspire us to achieve greatness in our lives, highlighting their importance in personal development and societal contributions.
Themes
CourageKindnessFriendshipCharacterGreatness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a graduation speech to inspire students.
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The best way to measure how much you've grown isn't by inches or the number of laps you can now run around the track or even your grade point average - though those things are important, to be sure. It's what you've done with your time, how you've chosen to spend your days, and whom you have touched this year. That, to me, is the greatest measure of success.
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