Quote by Joseph Conrad

There is a kind way of assisting our fellow-creatures which is enough to break their hearts while it saves their outer envelope.

There is a kind way of assisting our fellow-creatures which

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes being kind and offering assistance to others can unintentionally result in causing emotional pain or breaking their spirits, even though it may physically help them or fix their immediate problem. It implies that helping others should go beyond just addressing their immediate needs and also consider their emotional well-being, so as not to inadvertently cause harm while attempting to do good.

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