Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

"Kindness shown in dark times is worth more than gold."
Stephen the Great
"A smile can open doors that a sword cannot breach."
Stephen the Great
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"A man who cannot forgive his enemies forgives himself least of all."
Suleiman the Magnificent
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"A good heart, Kate, is the sun and the moon"
Henry V
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"The quality of mercy is not strained"
Henry V
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"I have always held it most noble to protect the weak"
Henry V
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"To err is human, to forgive divine"
Henry V
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"The true measure of a man is how he treats those beneath him"
Henry V
C
"Mercy shown at the right moment prevents a thousand acts of vengeance."
Charles Martel
C
"The harvest of kindness grows in the soil of gentle hearts."
Charlemagne
C
"A kind word costs nothing but may purchase everything."
Charlemagne
C
"Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Charlemagne
"To forgive an enemy is not weakness—it is the greatest strength a ruler can possess."
Stephen the Great
"The ability to forgive is not a sign of weakness in a leader, but of supreme confidence."
Stephen the Great
V
"Forgiveness is a luxury only the victorious can afford."
Vlad the Impaler
R
"Kindness is never wasted."
Richard the Lionheart
R
"Forgiveness is the greatest strength."
Richard the Lionheart
S
"The true measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
Shivaji
S
"Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Shivaji
C
"Charity begins where justice ends."
Charlemagne
C
"To forgive is to become stronger, not weaker."
Charlemagne
C
"A single act of kindness can reshape the world."
Charlemagne
C
"A man's true character is revealed in his treatment of animals."
Charlemagne
C
"A generous victor inspires loyalty; a cruel one breeds resentment."
Charles Martel
C
"A gentle hand can accomplish what a heavy fist cannot."
Charles Martel
C
"Those who plant seeds of kindness shall reap harvests of loyalty."
Charles Martel
A
"Mercy is the mark of true strength, not weakness."
Aurangzeb
A
"The greatest kindness is often the most costly."
Aurangzeb
A
"A life lived for others is a life truly lived."
Aurangzeb
S
"The kindness we show in obscurity is seen by the heavens."
Shivaji