Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.
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Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of character and integrity in how we treat those who are powerless or unable to benefit us.
Ann Landers' quote highlights a fundamental aspect of human morality: the true character of an individual is revealed not by their actions towards those who can benefit them, but by their treatment of those who cannot offer any advantage. It suggests that kindness and respect should be extended to everyone, regardless of their status or ability to reciprocate, as this reflects the essence of one's humanity and integrity.
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CharacterKindnessIntegrityTreatmentHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech about ethics and morality in the workplace.
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