Who said "My bark protects, but my heart is soft."?

This quote is attributed to Groot (Variant).

My bark protects, but my heart is soft. - Groot (Variant)

"My bark protects, but my heart is soft."

Groot (Variant) Kindness

"I am Groot."

"We are Groot."

"I am Groot. I am Groot. I am Groot."

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"A good man treats his wife with respect."

"Kindness always comes back around."

"The power of a smile can change everything."

"Kindness is weakness to some. Not to me."