Does one have to be cruel to be kind or experience cruelty to appreciate kindness? Is kindness a weakness?

Answer 1

No. One does not have to be cruel to be kind. Kindness is a positive trait not a weakness. It shows that the person has a heart that cares. Even a famous slogan goes: "Be kind to animals." If one is advised to be kind to animals; then much more, one should be kind to a species that one belongs to. In fact Mahatma Gandhi said: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.

If a person is kind to animals then he too is kind to other people, and this denotes moral progress.

Answer 2

To be cruel to be kind. When you are doing the best thing for someone, even if they don't appreciate it at the time. Like when you tell the kids that they can't have everything they want, to work for what they want, to help them appreciate what they do have. Like telling someone who loves you if you don't feel the same way, may seem cruel, but is really a kindness.
No, you don't have to experience cruelty to appreciate a little kindness. We could all do with a little more kindness in our lives.
Is it a weakness? No. To be kind, even in the face of today's indifference, rudeness, and plain ignorance takes courage. To continue to be kind when others treat you poorly, is a great challenge. But both are the signs of a good spiritual person.

Answer 3

Yeah you sort of have to know cruelty to know what kindness is. But no! Don't be cruel! what is that? Kindness is in no way a weekness. But being a pushover is. Some people are just so kind they dont want to hurt anyone's feelings. That's a pushover. Sometimes you have to tell it how it is, if you really are trying to be a good person.

Answer 4

Of course you don't have to be cruel to be kind, the two are completely different. I can experience kindness giving and receiving and not be cruel. Kindness is definitely not a weakness, it is a blessing most people forget as they age.

Answer 5

There is absolutely no reason for anyone to be cruel. To appreciate kindness means just that you appreciate it. Kindness is in no form a weakness, you just leave good feelings and memories behind once your gone.

Answer 6

experiencing cruelty, is a negative experience, but gud can come out of it in the fact that it drives lessons liek empathy home. it is possible to be empathetic weth out experiencing cruelty however.
kindness is often mistaken for weakness by manipulative people. but true kindness is never cruel, it cen be tough, and tough love often means saying "no" to the ones u love, because u want whats best for them, not necessarily whut they want ♥

Answer 7

I've never experienced any type of abuse or anything, and I'm very kind towards everyone. I love to help people as much as I can, and I could never be mean to anyone unless they were really REALLY mean to me. I don't think you have to experience cruelty to be a kind person, if that's what you're asking. It's a person's choice to be mean or nice.

Answer 8

There must be a balance. It isn't necessary to be cruel. Life doesn't allow good times without the bad times. How would you appreciate the good times without the bad times? Some people dislike realism, honesty and understanding instead of pity. I am not one for pity. I am not one for everybody being a victim. I am not saying I don't believe in helping people, but I think if you want to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, it is a lot easier. You can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink it. Sensitivity and respect are owed to most people. Don't put up with mistreatment.

Answer 9

I think cruelty to you can cause you to appreciate kindness. Cruelty dosen't make you appreciate it. Oh and its not weak to be kind its a good thing to have kindness.

Answer 10

You don't have to be cruel to be kind and kindness is not a weakness!