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Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Passion should be balanced with kindness and generosity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of balancing one's enthusiasm or zeal with compassion and charity towards others. While being passionate about our pursuits is essential, it is crucial to ensure that our actions are guided by a sense of empathy and generosity, as true nobility comes from understanding and supporting those around us.
Themes
ZealCharityPassionCompassionGenerosity
In practice
Example use cases
During a charity event, you could share this quote to remind volunteers to keep their enthusiasm in check and focus on the people they are helping.
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