Quotation by

Amos Bronson Alcott

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Strength

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The quote asks others to support and encourage the qualities that make a person strong rather than focusing on their flaws or struggles. It suggests that recognizing and appreciating someone's strengths helps them grow more than pointing out their weaknesses.

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