Cultivo una rosa blanca En julio como en enero, Para el amigo sincero Que me da su mano franca. Y para el cruel que me arranca El corazon con que vivo, Cardo ni ortiga cultivo, Cultivo una rosa blanca.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Offer kindness to both friends and enemies alike. White roses symbolize pure goodwill regardless of who receives them.
- In plain terms
- Be kind to everyone, even those who are cruel to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Respond to cruelty with kindness rather than anger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to those who hurt you?
- Can you offer kindness even when it is not returned?
Another view
Some may exploit kindness or cruelty repeatedly.
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