Kindness Quotes

"The face is a sacred thing and must be treated with deference and respect."

"People maintain face by adhering to social norms and expectations."

"No one can claim to be called Christian who is not just in his dealings with all men."

"Kindness is the greatest strength."

"Kindness returns kindness."

"Society functions best when individuals cultivate empathy and imagination."

"The greatest gift we can give another is genuine attention to their thoughts."

"The imagination required for empathy is the same required for moral growth."

"Kindness toward those we disagree with is more difficult than kindness toward allies."

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

"Every person deserves respect and dignity."

"Kindness costs nothing but gives much."

"Deference and demeanor are the fundamental elements of respectful social conduct."

"Civility in social life requires that we pretend not to notice certain things about others."

"The concept of face is universal, though what counts as losing face varies across cultures."

"Every person has a responsibility to help maintain the social performances of those around them."

"Kindness is the language understood by all creatures."

"Kindness toward others is ultimately kindness toward ourselves."

"Empathy is the antidote to violence and cruelty."

"Solidarity is the fundamental basis of moral life."

"We cannot live only for ourselves; a thousand fibers connect us to our fellow beings."

"We are bound together by invisible threads that connect us to all humanity."

"Every moment offers an opportunity to choose kindness and compassion."

"Every act of kindness, no matter how small, ripples outward through the world."

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers we are responsible."

"Kindness costs nothing but returns immeasurable dividends."

"Sympathy is a human instinct that saves society."

"The degree of an individual's sensibility is the measure of his kinship to all organic being."

"Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself."

"Kindness creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate moment."