Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

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"Every conflict I've covered has shown me that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary compassion."
Christiane Amanpour
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"I've learned that empathy is not just an emotion; it's a choice."
Christiane Amanpour
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"I believe that every person deserves to have their story heard."
Christiane Amanpour
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"I've seen that the human capacity for forgiveness is greater than our capacity for hatred."
Christiane Amanpour
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"Kindness is the most underestimated form of power."
Walter Cronkite
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"The greatest gift we can give another is our full attention."
Walter Cronkite
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"A smile costs nothing but can change the entire trajectory of someone's day."
Walter Cronkite
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"A single act of genuine kindness can ripple through generations."
Walter Cronkite
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"The measure of a man is how he treats those beneath him."
Yi Sun-sin
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"To tell someone else's story faithfully is to honor their dignity."
Carl Bernstein
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"The world needs more empathy and less judgment. We must try to understand why people believe what they believe."
Christiane Amanpour
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"We have a moral obligation to report on the plight of refugees and displaced persons."
Christiane Amanpour
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"We must never forget that behind every statistic is a real human being with hopes and dreams."
Christiane Amanpour
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"Compassion and empathy are not weaknesses; they are the foundations of a just society."
Christiane Amanpour
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"A kind word can change someone's entire day."
Edward R. Murrow
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"The greatest gift is the gift of understanding."
Edward R. Murrow
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"To serve others is to serve yourself."
Zheng He
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"The best thing a human can do is to help another human being."
Walter Cronkite
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"The greatest gift we can give is our full attention."
Walter Cronkite
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"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity."
Walter Cronkite
W
"In serving others, we serve ourselves."
Walter Cronkite
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"We must never underestimate the importance of small acts of kindness."
Walter Cronkite
"The true measure of strength is how you treat those weaker than yourself."
Qi Jiguang
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"The test of a leader is how they treat those who cannot help them."
Yi Sun-sin
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"A kind word to an enemy plants seeds of unexpected alliance."
Yi Sun-sin
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"Let not the weight of the crown crush the compassion in your heart."
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
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"The truly powerful are those who can forgive without weakness."
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
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"To rule with an iron fist is to rule a nation of enemies."
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
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"In bestowing mercy, a ruler demonstrates the highest form of strength."
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak
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"Good journalism requires empathy - truly understanding the human experience behind the headlines."
Christiane Amanpour