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I can think of quite a few people right now who should take the below words to heart. Not looking at anybody, Elon and Donald, but... "Greatness does not come

I can think of quite a few people right now who should take the below words to heart. Not looking at anybody, Elon and Donald, but... "Greatness does not come about through accumulating great amounts of money, great amounts of publicity or great power in government. When you help someone in any of thousands of ways, you help the world. Kindness is costless but also priceless. Whether you are religious or not, it’s hard to beat The Golden Rule as a guide to behavior. I write this as one who has been thoughtless countless times and made many mistakes but also became very lucky in learning from some wonderful friends how to behave better (still a long way from perfect, however). Keep in mind that the cleaning lady is as much a human being as the Chairman."

somenameforme 1y ago
While it can be hard to see because of the sharp partisan divides of contemporary society, and these individuals' decisions to step 'into the open' on 'the other side' - they are doing what they can, as they see it, to try to help make the world a better and more sustainable place for everybody. Buffet had 'kind' words for those on the other side of the aisle as well, "Early on, I contemplated various grand philanthropic plans. Though I was stubborn, these did not prove feasible. During my many years, I’ve also watched ill-conceived wealth transfers by political hacks, dynastic choices and, yes, inept or quirky philanthropists." Vis a vis, one could reference the peculiarity of a man of nearly unmatchable means whose choice of action is inaction. In the end everybody is human, and we're all left throwing stones in a glass house.