"It is a peculiar trait of human nature that people dislike those who help them."
Victoria Holt. The Time of the Hunter's Moon. 1983. Page 300
Saturday, September 2, 2023
TRYING OUR BEST
I was speaking with my brother, the born raconteur. There had been a difficulty which others and I were trying to resolve. I explained to my brother, "We are trying our best."
He looked at me with eyes of kindness, and said gently; "And our best can only be good enough."
The situation eventually resolved. I never forgot my brother's courteous words.
When a difficult situation is at hand, a gentle spirit of kindness can defuse much.
CHARACTER
"There are always surprises in the human character. People will say so and so acted out of character. That is not really so. They have acted according to some part of their character which they have not hitherto shown to the world."
Victoria Holt. - The Time of the Hunter's Moon. 1983. Page 175
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