Help does anyone know what this quote means?

Question

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in the sick chamber; it is selfishness and impatience rather than generosity and fortitude, that one hears of

Answer 1

I think it means we tend to be selfish and think of ourselves more than we think of others, and that we are willing to help people when they are in need the most, but not until then. The part that confuses me is "it is its weakness and not its strength" unelss it means it is weak that we wait until desperate times to offer help, rather than practice it every day.

Answer 2

It means you hear and see more of the evil things that people do than the good things. The quote is also saying humans generally suck.

Answer 3

It means that people are generally selfish and impatient in a bad time.

For example in the middle ages when the black death plagued Europe. Only a small amount of people helped the sick which shows human nature may be great in times of trial.(The trial being the plague). Most people during the plague killed anyone that had the black death. Brothers were killing brothers, sisters were killing sisters, Children were killing their parents and vice versa. No one would let anyone in their homes in fear of catching the disease.And other people were taking part in communal debauchery(having s*x with lots of people) So this explains how people were being impatient and selfish. I think that explains the quote.

Answer 4

people as humans have feelings

these feelings can be anything ranging from sadness to joy or even selfishness to generosity

sure sometimes when we are put to the test we pass it by being kind to someone, feeling joyful for others, or even smiling to a stranger

but when hard times come we dont pull through

instead we sulk in a corner until someone succeeds in pulling us out and in the sunlight

we cant depend on others we have to make a change of our own

more often than not out bad side dominates the good

and that is the most saddest thing that could happen

it is human nature

so you know what we should do?

think with a positive attitude always! :D

smile and be thankful for a new day has come

smell the air and look at the beautiful flowers bloom

just dont feel sad and encourage others

hope this helps

my pleasure! :D :D :D

Answer 5

It means that every now in then people can do something amazing, but on a regular basis, people s***w up. Their bad qualities show a lot more than their good qualities, even when it matters most.  

Answer 6

I have no clue.