Brotherly Quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
“Bu is a word that cools many a warm impulse, stifles many a kindly thought, puts a dead stop to many a brotherly deed. No one would ever love his neighbor as himself if he listened to all the Buts that could be said.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Days of Pompeii, 1834
Warns that excessive caution suppresses kindness and solidarity.
In simple terms: Too much caution kills goodwill.
Key Takeaway
Avoid letting fear stop helping others.
Themes
caution
kindness
solidarity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community service
- friendship
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears hold you back from helping?
- How to act despite uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Excessive caution may prevent necessary action.
