One of the great philosopher's last friends, Eregot Vasyansky, recalled: |
He tried to avoid talking about grave human sins, as if the mention of bad actions might insult conversational partners and harm their welfare... He valued everyone's merits and tried to help people with their work without them even realising it. There was not a trace of rivalry in it, let alone envy. He tried to help the beginner and contributed to his success. Kant combined the softest heart with the hardest character in the closest way. If he gave his word once, it meant more than sworn promises. |