Gentleness and cheerfulness, these come before all morality; they are the perfect duties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gentleness and cheerfulness are more important than complex moral rules.
- In plain terms
- Being nice and happy is the most important duty.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic kindness is the highest moral duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a true duty?
- Why be gentle?
Another view
It ignores situations where sternness is required.
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