Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling. Yet we do not treat ourselves nor one another thus tenderly.

The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits

Summary

This quote suggests that our most admirable and pure qualities, similar to the delicate bloom on fruits, can only be maintained through gentle and careful treatment. However, the quote laments the fact that we often do not treat ourselves or others with the same tenderness and delicacy. It points to a lack of compassion and understanding in our interactions with one another, highlighting the need for empathy and kindness to preserve and nurture the best parts of our human nature.

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Kindness

By Henry David Thoreau

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