Quote by Henry David Thoreau

We hate the kindness which we understand.


We hate the kindness which we understand.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a tendency for people to despise acts of kindness that they can comprehend or fully grasp. It implies that when kindness is clear and transparent, it may be met with resentment or skepticism rather than appreciation. This could be because simplicity can be seen as naive or disingenuous in a world that often values complexity and hidden motives. People may find it easier to accept and appreciate kindness when it is more mysterious, elusive, or beyond their immediate understanding.

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Kindness
By Henry David Thoreau
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