Be good, be kind, be humane, and charitable; love your fellows; console the afflicted; pardon those who have done you wrong.
Interpretation
The quote encourages compassion and kindness towards others.
Maxim Gorky's quote emphasizes the importance of moral values such as kindness, charity, and forgiveness. It advocates for a compassionate approach toward fellow humans, urging individuals to treat others with love and understanding, console those in distress, and forgive wrongdoings, fostering a more humane society.
In practice
In a community meeting discussing ways to support local charities, someone could quote Gorky to emphasize the importance of giving back.
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