Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
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I suppose no one is as handsome or as beautiful as he or she wishes, or as brilliant in school or as witty in speech or as wealthy as we would like, but in a world of varied talents and fortunes that we can't always command, I think that makes even more attractive the qualities we can command--such qualities as thoughtfulness, patience, a kind word, and true delight in the accomplishment of another. These cost us nothing, and they can mean everything to the one who receives them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of qualities like thoughtfulness and kindness over superficial attributes like beauty or wealth.
In this quote, Jeffrey R. Holland reflects on the unrealistic standards that society often imposes regarding beauty, intelligence, and wealth. He suggests that while many people may feel inadequate in comparison to these ideals, the true value lies in the qualities we can actively nurture and offer to others, such as kindness, patience, and genuine happiness for others' successes. These qualities, though often overlooked, are invaluable and can make a profound difference in the lives of those around us.
Themes
KindnessThoughtfulnessPatienceQualitiesAttractiveness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development and self-worth.
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