I don't understand why people aren't a little more generous with each other.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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