The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nourish the former and outgrow the latter.
It is sometimes difficult to view compassion and loving kindness as the strengths they are.
True greatness consists in being great in little things.
The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required.
Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.
Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.
A great man is always willing to be little.
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
Love and compassion don't at all have to make us weak, or lead us to losing discernment and vision. We just have to learn how to find them. And see, in truth, what they bring us.
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