The meanest hut with love in it is a palace fit for the gods, and a palace without love is a den only fit for wild beasts. That is my doctrine! You cannot be so poor that you cannot help somebody. Good nature is the cheapest commodity in the world; and love is the only thing that will pay ten percent to borrower and lender both.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love transforms a humble home into something divine, while wealth without love is base; helping others and being kind are accessible to all and yield great returns.
- In plain terms
- Love makes a poor home rich and a rich home poor; kindness helps everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Love and kindness are valuable resources anyone can share.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a house a home?
- How can you help someone today?
Another view
Material needs sometimes outweigh emotional support in practical survival.
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