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“To love those that love you is easy. To love those that love you not is not so simple. If you want to change anyone, set a better example. Show more kindness, more understanding, more love. That has a sure effect. To those who are not kind, show kindness. To those who are mean, show bigness of…” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
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“To love those that love you is easy. To love those that love you not is not so simple. If you want to change anyone, set a better example. Show more kindness, more understanding, more love. That has a sure effect. To those who are not kind, show kindness. To those who are mean, show bigness of heart.”

Paramahansa Yogananda

About This Quote

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

True love is easy toward those who love you, but challenging toward those who do not; leading by compassionate example can transform others.

In simple terms: Loving those who love you is simple; loving those who don’t is harder; set a kind example.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness to change hearts.

Themes

compassion leadership relationships

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational ethical

When to use this quote

  • family conflicts
  • workplace tension
  • community disputes
  • parenting challenges

Key Concepts

empathy moral influence personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you show kindness when faced with hostility?
  • What example do you want to set for others?
A Different Perspective

Kindness may be ignored or met with hostility.

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