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What does it mean?
Value humanity while living among people.
In plain terms
Cherish people while you can.
What can you take from it?
Treasure human connection.

Where it applies

  • social interaction
  • community service
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • be kind
  • value others

Questions to consider

  • Do you value humanity?
  • How do you treat others?

Another view

Humanity can also be harmful.

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