Kindness Quotes

Small acts. Big impact. These quotes make the case for compassion as a way of life.

23791 quotes

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"The greatest gift one man can give another is an honest word spoken in love."
Aristophanes
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"A single act of kindness ripples outward in ways the giver can never fully perceive."
Aristophanes
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"The noble and good man devotes himself to helping those in need."
Euripides
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"To mortals, kindness is more precious than gold."
Euripides
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"A kind word can change a man's entire day."
Euripides
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"Compassion is the highest form of human consciousness."
Euripides
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"To serve others is to serve the infinite that dwells within all beings."
Anaximander
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"It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all."
Democritus
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"Kindness is the natural expression of understanding our shared nature."
Anaximenes
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"All creatures are kindred spirits"
Empedocles
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"Kindness is the highest form of intelligence"
Empedocles
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"Kindness is not weakness, but the highest form of strength"
Sophocles
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"A generous heart is the temple of virtue"
Sophocles
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"I would rather have one rose and a kind word than a dozen roses and unkind silence."
Euripides
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"Mercy is a more powerful weapon than justice."
Euripides
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"Pity is what we owe to those who suffer."
Euripides
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"Words spoken in anger cut deeper than any sword."
Euripides
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"Kindness is the recognition that all beings share the same elemental composition."
Empedocles
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"The measure of a person is not how they treat their superiors, but how they treat those who can do nothing for them."
Aristophanes
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"A single act of kindness is worth more than a thousand clever words."
Aristophanes
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"Kindness costs nothing but yields everything."
Frankie Boyle
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"The best gift is giving someone your full attention."
Frankie Boyle
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"All creatures that drink from the same waters are kin to one another."
Anaximander
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"Envy is the mark of a narrow mind."
Democritus
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"In every act of kindness, there is profit both to the giver and the receiver."
Democritus
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"Kindness toward enemies is the mark of nobility."
Euripides
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"To forgive is to free yourself from the chains of bitterness."
Euripides
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"Those who have resources to spare should share them with the unfortunate."
Sophocles
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"A man who serves only himself will find himself alone when he needs help most."
Sophocles
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"A kind word spoken in the right moment can change the course of a man's life."
Sophocles