I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True kindness endures through life’s challenges and is remembered longer than superficial manners.
This quote by Abraham Lincoln highlights the enduring nature of genuine kindness amid the transient qualities of mere politeness or courtesy. It emphasizes that acts of kindness hold significant value in our lives and will always be cherished, even as other social graces fade over time.
Themes
KindnessServiceEndurancePolitenessCourtesy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of kindness in leadership.
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