Assistance Quote by Plautus
“Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of the Servant, 2nd century BC
Helping others brings light gratitude; harming others creates heavy, lasting resentment.
In simple terms: Kindness yields light thanks; cruelty yields heavy wrath.
Key Takeaway
Choose kindness over harm.
Themes
kindness
wrath
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
advice
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal relationships
- public interactions
Key Concepts
ethics
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen kindness rewarded?
- What are the costs of cruelty?
A Different Perspective
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