“To be really positive and to be cruel at the same time is a terrible thing, luckily, it is impossible to do both. ”
— Umberto Eco
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You can't be truly good-hearted and mean at the same time. For example, imagine a teacher who wants their students to do well. If they're always yelling and putting students down, that's cruel, not helpful. A positive person would encourage and support their students instead. Kindness and cruelty don’t mix because being kind means you care about others' feelings. So, if you want to help someone or make a real, positive difference, treating them well is the only way. This idea suggests that to actually be good, we must also be kind and avoid being hurtful.
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