Quotes About Kindness

How often do we offer advice when what is really required is a compassionate ear?

Are these words true? At the second: Are they necessary? At the third: Are they kind?

People aren't locked doors. You can get through to them if you want. But no one did. No one reached out a hand to Tulip. Nobody tried to touch her. I hear them whispering and they sicken me. 'Bus seats!' grumbles Mrs Bodell. 'Locker doors!' complain the teachers. 'Chicken sheds!' say the farmers. 'Greenhouses! Dustbins!' moan the neighbours. And Mum says, 'A lovely old hotel!' But what about Tulip? I shall feel sorry for Tulip all my life. And guilty, too. Guilty.

I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before beginning to improve the world.

Whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!

Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

No one has ever become poor by giving.

Whoever is happy will make others happy.

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.

Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.

One of the first lessons I learned after marriage was, "Don't lie, but don't tell everything". It allows a certain amount of dignity to remain in the relationship. It is also a kindness.

I was taught to show respect to old people," she said sweetly, adding, "no matter how little they may deserve it.

Nonsense. You've done nothing to be blamed for, and besides, there's enough hate in the world. I refuse to add to it.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ROMANS 12:10

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. JEREMIAH 31:3

Forgive, and you will be forgiven. LUKE 6:37

Jesus' example teaches a powerful lesson. He demonstrates that one way to overcome emotional pain is to focus on the needs of others — to reach out and help someone else who may also be suffering.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. JOHN 13:35

The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. PSALM 116:5

As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. COLOSSIANS 3:12

If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. ROMANS 12:8