A Shift Towards Kindness

Kindness and Wisdom

“When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people” (Abraham Joshua Heschel)

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In your own words, what is the main idea or theme expressed in the above quote by the Polish-American rabbi and philosopher Abraham Joshua Heschel, and what does this idea have to do with acting wisely or being successful in life?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

Where do you personally rate yourself in evaluating the priority of intelligence and kindness in life? Is one more important to you than the other, and if so, why?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.” (John Ruskin)

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” (Lao Tzu)

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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