Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

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"Empathy is not bias. Understanding your subject deeply makes for better journalism."
James Foley
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"Find the humanity in every story, even the darkest ones."
James Foley
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"I like people, and I like to ask them questions."
Larry King
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"Kindness costs nothing."
Larry King
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"We are all responsible for each other."
Rachel Maddow
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"Kindness is never wasted."
Rachel Maddow
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"Empathy is essential in understanding other perspectives."
Fareed Zakaria
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"Humility is a virtue, but excessive humility is just another form of arrogance."
Christopher Hitchens
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"The person who says 'I am just being honest' usually means 'I am being cruel and calling it truth.'"
Christopher Hitchens
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"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."
Walter Matthau
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"A kind word never broke anyone's mouth."
Walter Matthau
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"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Walter Matthau
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"Empathy is the most important tool a journalist can have, more important than any camera or notebook."
Marie Colvin
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"The most important thing I've learned is that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts of kindness."
Marie Colvin
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"I believe that empathy is an act of rebellion against indifference."
Marie Colvin
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"I believe that every person deserves to have their story told with dignity and respect."
Marie Colvin
"Just say hello to people. Try to be nice. Show up."
Hunter S. Thompson
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"Compassion is not weakness. It is the strongest muscle a human being can develop."
James Foley
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"In the presence of suffering, indifference is a choice. Choose differently."
James Foley
J
"To witness another's pain without compassion is to dehumanize them twice."
James Foley
J
"The stories we tell about each other either heal or harm. Choose to heal."
James Foley
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"I always felt that my greatest asset was not my face or body, but my ability to listen."
Larry King
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"I've learned that everybody has value to offer."
Larry King
L
"I think kindness goes a long way."
Larry King
L
"I've never regretted being kind to someone."
Larry King
L
"I've always tried to be fair and compassionate."
Larry King
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"The best gift you can give someone is your attention."
Larry King
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"I've learned that small acts of kindness matter greatly."
Larry King
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"The world needs more compassion and less judgment."
Larry King
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"Integrity in small things leads to integrity in big things."
Rachel Maddow