Quote by Joseph Joubert

Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.

Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.

Summary

This quote suggests that kindness involves showing love and compassion towards others, regardless of whether they deserve it or not. It emphasizes the idea that true kindness goes beyond what is expected or warranted, as it extends even to those who may not necessarily have earned or displayed kindness themselves. By loving people beyond what they deserve, this quote promotes the notion of unconditional kindness as an altruistic and forgiving act towards humanity.

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