Be kind to each other in your homes. Be kind to those who surround you. I prefer that you make mistakes in kindness rather than that you work miracles in unkindness. Often just for one word, one look, one quick action, and darkness fills the heart of the one we love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kindness in the home is vital; errors made with good intentions are better than perfect deeds done with malice.
- In plain terms
- Be kind at home even if you make mistakes; unkindness hurts deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Intent matters more than perfection in how you treat loved ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle mistakes in close relationships?
Another view
Prioritizing kindness can sometimes excuse harmful actions done with good intentions.
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