Able Quote by Charles Kingsley
“Make a rule, and pray to God to help you to keep it, never, if possible, to lie down at night without being able to say I have made one human being, at least, a little wiser, a little happier, or a little better this day.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Water-Babies, 1863
Urges making daily rules and striving to improve others, seeking moral progress each day.
In simple terms: Create rules, aim to better others daily.
Key Takeaway
Live with purposeful kindness.
Themes
morality
self‑improvement
daily habit
Mood
reflective
ethical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- leadership
- community service
Key Concepts
ethics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What small act can you do today?
- How do you measure personal growth?
A Different Perspective
May feel overwhelming to constantly improve.
