To care is the sign of civilisation
I get such pleasure, an upswell of respect, a feeling of connection with kindred souls, a renewal of faith in humanity when I see:
- Perfect grouting between tiles
- Signs at just the right places, saying just the right things
- Sloped roads with clear water drains
- Grammatical writing
- Turning circles at the end of cul-de-sacs
- Impeccable road markings
- Litter-free streets
- Elegant libraries
- Nicely printed and bound books
- Neatly tucked beds
- Well dressed people
- Properly pressed clothes
- Shined shoes
- Lined-up shoes
- Large, beautiful parks in the middle of cities
- Japanese gardens
- A lovely teapot
- Oiled hinges
- Windows that shut perfectly
- Car doors shut, not slammed
- Squeaky clean places
- Squeaky clean people
- Pedestrians getting right of way
- Bathrooms with separated wet and dry areas
- Perfect scenes in great movies
- Lovely turns of phrase in books
- Intricate melodies that speak to us
- Mail and calls answered promptly
- Books returned punctually
- Strangers exchanging smiles
- Foreign names spelt and pronounced correctly
- Friends knowing our little traits
- Gadgets designed just right
- Thoughtfulness and care in every corner of a country
When I see quality in small things — That’s when I regain faith in humankind. That’s when I renew my pledge to have the right attitude and do the right things.
That’s when I shout out silently to the civilised souls who have gone before: ‘Hello gentle friends. Don’t fret. I get it. I feel what you felt. I am with you. I’ll do the same, and more. I won’t let you down.’
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