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“Let us be patient with one another, And even patient with ourselves. We have a long, long way to go. So let us hasten along the road, The road of human tenderness and generosity. Groping, we may find one another's hands in the dark.” quote by Emily Greene Balch
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“Let us be patient with one another, And even patient with ourselves. We have a long, long way to go. So let us hasten along the road, The road of human tenderness and generosity. Groping, we may find one another's hands in the dark.”

Emily Greene Balch

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages mutual patience and self‑compassion while acknowledging humanity’s long path toward kindness and generosity.

In simple terms: Be patient with others and yourself on the road to compassion.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience and kindness daily.

Themes

patience compassion humanity generosity

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational ethical

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • volunteer work

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you show patience in a stressful situation?
  • What small act of generosity can you offer today?
A Different Perspective

Patience alone cannot solve systemic injustice; structural change also needed.

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