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Attitude Quote by Darlene Schacht

“As difficult as it might be at times, we have the ability to choose our attitude at any time for the good. When someone gets under our skin, we can be impatient and vindictive or we can exercise the virtue of kindness. It’s especially important to remember this when we don’t feel like it because…” quote by Darlene Schacht
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““As difficult as it might be at times, we have the ability to choose our attitude at any time for the good. When someone gets under our skin, we can be impatient and vindictive or we can exercise the virtue of kindness. It’s especially important to remember this when we don’t feel like it because that’s when it becomes sacrifice.””

Darlene Schacht

About This Quote

Source Speech: Motivational Talk, 2021

We can always choose our attitude; kindness is a deliberate, often sacrificial, response especially when we feel inclined otherwise.

In simple terms: Choosing kindness over negativity, even when hard.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness despite irritation.

Themes

attitude kindness self‑control virtue sacrifice

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational ethical

When to use this quote

  • conflict at work
  • family disagreements
  • traffic jams
  • online arguments

Key Concepts

ethics emotional intelligence self‑discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does kindness become self‑neglect?
  • How can you balance kindness with self‑respect?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can be exhausting and may be taken advantage of.

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