Goodness Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Of Human Bondage, 1915
Compassionate love is a higher expression of moral goodness.
In simple terms: Kindness surpasses mere virtue.
Key Takeaway
Practice loving-kindness daily.
Themes
compassion
morality
humanity
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express loving-kindness toward strangers?
- What barriers prevent you from acting kindly?
A Different Perspective
Kindness alone may not solve systemic injustice.
![“[Parental] authority must be tempered...with loving kindness and patient encouragement. To temper authority with kindness is to triumph in the struggle which belongs to your duty as parents...All those who would advantageously rule over others, must as an essential element, first dominate…” quote by Pope Pius XII](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e7/pope-pius-xii-10088_authority_parental-authority-must-be-tempered-with_194827.jpg)
