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Its kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart
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"It's kind of bittersweet. The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart"

- Yakov Smirnoff

About this Quote

Yakov Smirnoff's quote highlights the concept that the magnitude of actions alone should not be used as a measure of the human spirit. The size of one's heart or the level of their compassion, compassion, and compassion ought to be considered similarly essential. The term "bittersweet" recommends that the quote represents a dichotomy - there is a mix of both favorable and negative feelings. Perhaps, the quote suggests that while small acts of goodness bring hope and delight, they likewise work as a suggestion of the bigger problems worldwide. Overall, the quote encourages individuals to focus on basic acts of compassion as a way to support their spirits and add to the greater good.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Yakov Smirnoff somewhere between January 24, 1951 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from Russia. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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