Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr

Family life is too intimate to be preserved by the spirit of justice. It can be sustained by a spirit of love which goes beyond justice.

Family life is too intimate to be preserved by the spirit of

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This quote suggests that the bond within a family cannot be solely based on fairness and equality, as justice alone may not be enough to maintain harmony. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in nurturing and preserving familial relationships. Love transcends mere fairness and encompasses understanding, forgiveness, and selflessness, reinforcing the idea that genuine familial connections require a deeper emotional commitment beyond the principles of justice alone.

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