Quote by Robert G. Ingersoll

Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.

Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.

Summary

This quote suggests that kindness is essential for the development and growth of virtue within us. It draws a parallel between kindness and sunshine, emphasizing that just as sunlight is vital for the growth of plants, kindness nourishes and fosters the growth of virtuous qualities within individuals. By highlighting the importance of kindness, the quote implies that acts of kindness are not only beneficial to others but also have a transformative effect on our own character, enabling us to cultivate and embody virtues like compassion, empathy, and altruism.

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Kindness

By Robert G. Ingersoll

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