Humanity is outraged in me and with me. We must not dissimulate nor try to forget this indignation, which is one of the most passionate forms of love.
George SandRead
Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Kindness is a valuable treasure that should be nurtured and shared generously without regret or selfishness.
In this quote, George Sand emphasizes the importance of kindness as a precious quality that one must safeguard within oneself. She highlights that true kindness involves giving freely, accepting loss gracefully, and acquiring without selfishness, suggesting that generosity and compassion should be integral aspects of our character and actions.
Themes
KindnessTreasureGenerositySelflessnessCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech about the importance of kindness in community service.
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