Quote by George Eliot
Ignorant kindness may have the effect of cruelty; but to be angry with it as if it were direct cruelty would be an ignorant unkindness.
Summary
This quote suggests that while some acts of kindness may unintentionally cause harm, reacting with anger towards those acts would be unkind and ignorant. It advises against misunderstanding the motives behind someone's ignorance and mistaking it for deliberate cruelty. Instead of responding with aggression or hostility, the quote emphasizes the importance of responding with understanding and patience, recognizing that ignorance can lead to unintended negative consequences.
Topics
Kindness
By George Eliot