Harm Quote by Gilbert Parker
“She belongs to a race of delightful women, who never do any harm, whom everybody calls good, and who are very severe on those who do not pretend to be good.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Seed of the Sun by Gilbert Parker, 1915
A group of women are praised for kindness but harsh to those who are not virtuous.
In simple terms: Kind women are strict with the unkind.
Key Takeaway
Be kind, yet hold others accountable.
Themes
kindness
morality
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
observational
When to use this quote
- family life
- community standards
- parenting
- leadership
Key Concepts
virtue
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance compassion with firmness?
- When is strictness justified?
A Different Perspective
Kindness alone may not change harmful behavior.
