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What does it mean?
The speaker wonders why people do not show more kindness to one another.
In plain terms
People should be more generous with each other.
What can you take from it?
Generosity among people is lacking and should be increased.

Where it applies

  • observing community behavior
  • personal reflection on interactions

Putting it to work

  • practicing daily generosity
  • reflecting on social norms

Questions to consider

  • Why do you think generosity is hard?
  • When did you last show generosity to a stranger?

Another view

Generosity varies by context and capacity, not just will.

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