Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
John RuskinRead
To give alms is nothing unless you give thought also.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Giving aid is meaningless without genuine consideration for those in need.
This quote by John Ruskin emphasizes the importance of thoughtful generosity. It suggests that simply providing material assistance, such as alms, is not sufficient if it lacks empathy and understanding of the recipient's circumstances. True compassion involves engaging with the needs and dignity of others, rather than just performing a charitable act out of obligation or for appearance's sake.
Themes
AlmsThoughtGenerosityEmpathyCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
During a charity event, to underscore the importance of meaningful donations, one might share this quote.
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You talk of the scythe of Time, and the tooth of Time: I tell you, Time is scytheless and toothless; it is we who gnaw like the worm - we who smite like the scythe. It is ourselves who abolish - ourselves who consume: we are the mildew, and the flame.
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To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered.
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