Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

We cannot be kind to each other here for even an hour. We whisper, and hint, and chuckle and grin at our brother's shame; however you take it we men are a little breed.


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Summary

This quote suggests that there is a lack of genuine kindness and empathy among people. The speaker is conveying their observation that even in a short span of time, individuals engage in gossip, ridicule, and mockery at the expense of others. By using the phrase "we men are a little breed," it implies that humanity as a whole is small-minded and incapable of showing true compassion towards one another. The quote highlights the cynicism and negative behaviors that can prevail in society.

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Kindness
By Alfred Lord Tennyson
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