Attention Quote by Frederick William Robertson
“Kindly words, sympathizing attentions, watchfulness against wounding men's sensitiveness-these cost very little, but they are priceless in their value.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Value of Compassion, 1855
Showing gentle concern and careful attention to others' feelings costs little but yields immense worth.
In simple terms: Kindness costs little, is priceless.
Practice attentive kindness daily.
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When to use this quote
- customer service
- parenting
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- mental health support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show empathy without overextending yourself?
- What small acts of kindness could you add to your routine?
May be seen as naïve or insufficient in harsh environments.