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The quote says that kindness is the main standard for how a person should act. It suggests that if someone is genuinely kind, many harmful or selfish behaviors fall away on their own. The idea is simple: kindness is enough on its own.
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Originally said in English.
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About Joanna Lumley
British actress, presenter, author, television producer and activist
Dame Joanna Lumley is a British actress, presenter, author, television producer, activist, and former model. She is best known for playing Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, a role that brought her two BAFTA TV Awards. Her career has ranged across television, stage, and public work. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway revival of La Bête, later received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards in 2013, and was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship in 2017.
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