Random Kindness Quotes

Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.

Henry James

Inspirational, Life, Friendship

"Henry James: A Life". Book by Leon Edel. Volume 5: "The Master 1901-1916", 1972.

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The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.

Khalil Gibran

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

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Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort.

Humphry Davy

Life, Family, Smile

Sir Humphry Davy, John Davy (1839). “The Collected Works of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. ...: Memoirs of the life of Sir Humphry Davy, by his brother, John Davy”, p.448

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No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.

Amelia Earhart

Spiritual, Kindness, Spring

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A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

Saint Basil

Love, Inspirational, Thankful

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If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.

Francis Bacon

Kindness, Men, Grace

Essays "Of Goodness, and Goodness of Nature" (1625)

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The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.

Amelia Earhart

Kindness, Roots, Doe

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He who sows courtesy reaps friendship.

Saint Basil

Thankful, Kindness, Tree

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Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.

Ashleigh Brilliant

Inspirational, Stay Strong, Kindness

Cory Booker @CoryBooker, twitter.com. May 17, 2015.

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To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Inspirational, Life, Success

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A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.

Amelia Earhart

Kindness, Spring, Compassion

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Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.

Seneca the Younger

Inspirational, Inspiring, Thank You

"Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.

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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Mao Zedong

Love, Inspirational, Life

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When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel.

Harold S. Kushner

Thank You, Karma, Kindness

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How beautiful a day can be, when kindness touches it!

George Elliston

Beautiful, Thank You, Gratitude

George Elliston (1929). “Cinderella cargoes: poems for poets and for those who love poetry”

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You cannot do a kindness too soon.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Karma, Thankful, Appreciation

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Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another's tears. Pass it on.

Henry Burton

Kindness, Years, Tears

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Do your little bit of good where you are.

Desmond Tutu

Kindness, Good People, Littles

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You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.

Publilius Syrus

Kindness, Force, Accomplish

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Once you begin to acknowledge random acts of kindness-both the ones you have received and the ones you have given - you can no longer believe that what you do does not matter.

Dawna Markova

Kindness, Believe, Doe

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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch.

Leo Buscaglia

Smile, Appreciation, Kindness

"Love". Book by Leo Buscaglia, 1972.

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People will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

Maya Angelou (2014). “Rainbow in the Cloud: The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou”, p.37, Random House

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He who plants kindness gathers love.

Saint Basil

Thankful, Kindness, Tree

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When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

Dalai Lama

Love, Inspirational, Happiness

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That best portion of a man's life, his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.

William Wordsworth

Love, Inspirational, Life

"Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" l. 34 (1798)

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