Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
Kindness is produced by kindness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acts of kindness inspire more kindness in others.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the idea that kindness is not only a noble quality, but it serves as a catalyst for further kindness in society. When one person extends kindness to another, it creates a ripple effect that encourages others to act kindly in return, fostering a culture of goodwill and compassion.
Themes
KindnessCompassionGoodwillSocial InfluenceCivility
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about community values, one might quote Cicero to highlight the importance of kindness.
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