Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

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"A civilized man is one who respects the dignity of all other men."
Bernard Montgomery
P
"A nation's greatness is measured by its treatment of the weak."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"The greatest strength is the strength to forgive."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"The only true measure of a man is how he treats his subordinates."
George S. Patton
J
"The greatest gift we can give another is our undivided attention."
John French
J
"Kindness costs nothing but creates infinite value."
John French
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"The measure of a man is how he treats those beneath him in station."
Douglas Haig
B
"Men are not machines - they are human beings with feelings and emotions."
Bernard Montgomery
B
"The true measure of a man is how he treats those below him in rank."
Bernard Montgomery
J
"Kindness is the language that transcends all barriers and borders."
John French
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"A kind word is worth more than a thousand weapons."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"A single act of kindness can change the course of history."
Alfred von Schlieffen
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"The strength of a leader is measured by how he treats those beneath him."
Paul von Hindenburg
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"The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members."
Paul von Hindenburg
J
"The measure of a person's character is revealed in how they treat those with less power than themselves."
John French
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"I have learned that it is best to be kind and generous."
William Tecumseh Sherman
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"True kindness expects no reward."
William Tecumseh Sherman
W
"Mercy tempers justice with compassion."
William Tecumseh Sherman
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"When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite."
Napoléon III
N
"I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."
Napoléon III
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"The art of being a good guest is in knowing when to leave."
Ulysses S. Grant
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"The most telling proverb is: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'"
Ulysses S. Grant
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"A man's character is reflected in how he treats those beneath him."
Douglas Haig
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"A true officer never asks his men to do what he would not do himself."
Douglas Haig
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"A soldier respects the officer who admits his mistakes."
Douglas Haig
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"The officer who treats his soldiers as means rather than men will fail."
Douglas Haig
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"Kindness should never be mistaken for weakness, nor strength for cruelty."
Helmuth von Moltke
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"Kindness is the one investment that always yields a return."
Helmuth von Moltke
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"A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others."
Robert E. Lee
R
"The best policy is to be kind and charitable."
Robert E. Lee