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No man or woman can be strong, gentle, pure, and good, without the world being better for it and without someone being h
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"No man or woman can be strong, gentle, pure, and good, without the world being better for it and without someone being helped and comforted by the very existence of that goodness"

- Phillips Brooks

About this Quote

This quote by Phillips Brooks speaks with the power of goodness and how it can have a positive impact on the world. It recommends that when an individual is strong, gentle, pure, and good, it can have a ripple effect that assists and conveniences others. It implies that the world is a better location when people strive to be good and that their goodness can have a positive effect on those around them. It likewise suggests that being excellent is not just advantageous to others, however also to the individual themselves. By being good, they can find strength, comfort, and peace in their own lives. Eventually, this quote motivates us to strive to be excellent and to acknowledge the power of goodness in our lives and worldwide.

About the Author

Phillips Brooks This quote is written / told by Phillips Brooks between December 13, 1835 and January 23, 1893. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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