The best of men That e'er wore earth about him was a sufferer; A soft, meek, patient, humble, tranquil spirit, The first true gentleman that ever breathed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The truest gentleman is a suffering person with a soft and humble spirit.
- In plain terms
- A good man suffers and stays humble.
- What can you take from it?
- True character is shown in humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a true gentleman?
- How does suffering shape character?
Another view
Not all sufferers are gentle men.
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