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“Affability, mildness, tenderness, and a word which I would fain bring back to its original signification of virtue,--I mean good-nature,--are of daily use; they are the bread of mankind and staff of life.” quote by John Dryden
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“Affability, mildness, tenderness, and a word which I would fain bring back to its original signification of virtue,--I mean good-nature,--are of daily use; they are the bread of mankind and staff of life.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

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

Virtues like kindness are essential daily sustenance for humanity.

In simple terms: Kindness is daily sustenance.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness daily.

Themes

virtue kindness humanity

Mood

inspirational serene

Type

classical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • family life
  • workplace culture

Key Concepts

moral philosophy daily practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embed kindness in routine?
  • What obstacles hinder daily virtue?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not solve systemic issues.

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