Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Showing compassion and tolerance demonstrates inner strength rather than weakness.
- In plain terms
- Compassion and tolerance show strength, not weakness.
- What can you take from it?
- View compassion and tolerance as signs of personal strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you show strength through kindness?
- How do you define strength?
Another view
Compassion can be mistaken for weakness in competitive settings.
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