Reverence the highest, have patience with the lowest. Let this day's performance of the meanest duty be thy religion. Are the stars too distant, pick up the pebble that lies at thy feet, and from it learn the all.

Margaret Fuller
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To have reverence or respect for the highest denotes a lofty, noble nature. People of this disposition are of noble character and are worthy of honor. To have patience with the lowest is to have great forbearance. It is to treat people with kindness, even though they may not deserve it. It is to be tolerant and forgiving, even though others may show contempt.

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