Inspirational Quote by George Saunders
““Or to look at it from the other end of the telescope: Who in your life, do you remember most fondly, with the most feelings of warmth? Those who were kindest to you, I bet. It's a little facile, maybe, and certainly hard to implement, but I'd say, as a goal in life, you could do worse than: Try to be kinder.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Tenth Man” collection, 2007
Encourages focusing on the people we cherish and emulating their kindness as a personal aim.
In simple terms: Remember loved ones and aim to be kinder like them.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate kindness toward others.
Themes
kindness
relationships
personal growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- friendships
- family gatherings
- workplace interactions
- community service
Key Concepts
empathy
social connection
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- Who inspires your kindness?
- How can you practice kindness daily?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be hard to sustain when faced with selfish or hostile behavior.
