Charity is like warmth in springtime or summer that causes grass, plants, and trees to grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.
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Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want, and do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Kindness is a natural urge that compels us to perform good deeds without expecting anything in return.
This quote emphasizes the intrinsic value of kindness, portraying it as a deep-seated desire within us. Swedenborg suggests that true kindness is motivated by an internal joy rather than external rewards, influencing our thoughts and actions to resonate with goodness and compassion.
Themes
KindnessGoodnessCompassionJoyInner Desire
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As Emanuel Swedenborg said, kindness is an inner desire that compels us to act for the good of others.'
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