A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. – John Ruskin

You might not be immediately familiar with John Ruskin – an English art critic who was active during the Victorian era. But this quote shows that modern Australians could probably stand to learn a lot from the man who once argued that artists give “truth to nature”.

You can have all the money in the world, but that doesn’t mean you’re a good person. Offering someone your friendship and a bit of good will means a lot more, in the long run, than any insubstantial amount of money ever will.