I should dearly love that the world should be ever so little better for my presence. Even on this small stage we have our two sides, and something might be done by throwing all one's weight on the scale of breadth, tolerance, charity, temperance, peace, and kindliness to man and beast. We can't all strike very big blows, and even the little ones count for something.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even small actions contribute to improving the world if aligned with virtues like tolerance and kindness.
- In plain terms
- Small efforts for good matter just as much as big ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Contribute to goodness in your own small way.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small act can you do today?
- How do you define making the world better?
Another view
Small acts may seem insignificant without systemic change.
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