Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone:- Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in our own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is fleeting; kindness and courage endure.
- In plain terms
- Be kind when others struggle, brave in your own.
- What can you take from it?
- Kindness and courage define a life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did courage help you most?
Another view
Other virtues like honesty also matter deeply.
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