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I don't think you should have to try to be nice, I think most people are nice. I think being cheerful and nice is just a politeness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that kindness is a natural trait in people rather than a forced behavior.
Graham Norton suggests that being nice should not feel like an effort but rather an inherent quality of individuals. He asserts that politeness, which is often mistaken for niceness, should be an expression of one's natural disposition towards cheerfulness, reflecting a broader belief in the fundamental goodness of people.
Themes
KindnessPeoplePolitenessCheerfulnessNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about human nature, you could use this quote to emphasize that kindness is innate.
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