The poor folk gladly came to me, for I did them no unkindness, but helped them as much as I could.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you help others?
- What builds trust?
Another view
Kindness alone does not solve systemic poverty.
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