Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

"A single act of kindness echoes through generations."
Chandragupta Maurya
"A single act of cruelty can undo a thousand acts of kindness."
Chandragupta Maurya
"To forgive is not to forget, but to transcend the burden of hatred."
Akbar the Great
"The kindness shown to a stranger ripples outward in ways we never see."
Akbar the Great
B
"Kindness is the language all hearts understand."
Babur
B
"Kindness returns to the giver sevenfold."
Babur
C
"Respect all life. It is like us."
Crazy Horse
C
"Show kindness to all creatures and the Creator will bless you."
Crazy Horse
C
"Kindness is a strength, not a weakness."
Crazy Horse
C
"Treat all beings as you wish to be treated."
Crazy Horse
A
"One should not despise any person, and no country should be looked down upon."
Ashoka
A
"Compassion is the foundation upon which all noble deeds are built."
Ashoka
A
"Even the smallest act of virtue contributes to the welfare of all."
Ashoka
"The merchant who hoards his grain while others starve shall find his own cup empty."
Chandragupta Maurya
A
"Kindness is the currency that never loses its value."
Alvin York
A
"I learned that the smallest acts of kindness create the biggest impacts."
Alvin York
"Show respect to all people and grovel to none."
Tecumseh
"The true measure of a man is not his wealth or power, but his capacity for compassion."
Akbar the Great
"I have observed that those who give freely often receive abundantly, though never what they expected."
Akbar the Great
C
"A kind word can heal wounds that weapons inflict."
Crazy Horse
"Kindness is the currency of those who understand true wealth."
Chandragupta Maurya
A
"All beings desire happiness; therefore, cause no suffering."
Ashoka
A
"The kindness we show to one is the kindness we show to all."
Ashoka
S
"A single act of kindness is worth more than a thousand harsh words."
Sitting Bull
A
"Kindness and respect will take you further than any weapon ever could."
Alvin York
A
"Don't underestimate the power of a sincere apology and genuine forgiveness."
Alvin York
A
"The smallest act of kindness can change someone's entire life."
Alvin York
A
"Kindness costs nothing, yet it's the most valuable currency there is."
Alvin York
A
"A kind word at the right moment can save someone's life."
Alvin York
A
"Never underestimate the impact of a sincere compliment or word of encouragement."
Alvin York