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What does it mean?
She helped the poor kindly, so they sought her out.
In plain terms
People liked her because she was kind to the needy.
What can you take from it?
Kindness builds trust and connection.

Where it applies

  • charity
  • daily life
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • volunteering
  • community support

Questions to consider

  • How do you help others?
  • What builds trust?

Another view

Kindness alone does not solve systemic poverty.

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  3. It had borne the burden; it was only right that it should have the honor.

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