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