Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
George SandRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Indignation can be a powerful form of love that should not be ignored.
In this quote, George Sand expresses the idea that feelings of outrage and indignation about human suffering are deeply intertwined with love. Rather than suppressing these feelings, we should acknowledge and embrace them as they reflect our passion and commitment to humanity and social justice.
Themes
IndignationLoveHumanityPassionOutrage
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a discussion about social justice and the emotional responses to injustice.
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