Kindness Quotes

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

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"Therefore, as God's chosen people, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
Saint Paul
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"The human spirit possesses a capacity for forgiveness that surpasses all understanding."
Abraham
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"Kindness costs nothing but its value is immeasurable in the hearts it touches."
Abraham
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"Let the strong help the weak, not consume them."
Martin Luther
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"If you wish to be made perfect, go sell what you have and give it to the poor."
Martin Luther
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"To forgive is to acknowledge that vengeance belongs to God alone."
John Calvin
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"To receive mercy from God, we must show mercy to our fellow men."
John Calvin
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"To plant a seed of goodness is to harvest a lifetime of blessings."
Zoroaster
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"Kindness is the invisible architecture of a harmonious world."
Zoroaster
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Moses
"Remember that you were slaves; therefore show compassion to the stranger."
Moses
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"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened."
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
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"The gift is pure when it is given from the heart to the right person at the right time."
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
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"Compassion is the ultimate expression of the highest human potential."
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
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"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance."
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
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"Consider others as yourself."
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
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"Let your actions speak louder than your words, for deeds reveal the true condition of the heart."
Saint Peter
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"The harvest of love is gathered through persistent sowing of kindness."
Saint Peter
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"Do not judge others by their present state, but see within them the image of God."
Saint Peter
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"The greatest gift you can give another is your undivided presence and attention."
Saint Peter
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"I try to avoid saying 'blonde moment' because I am not sure that's fair."
Amy Poehler
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"Be the person you needed when you were younger."
Amy Poehler
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"The measure of a person is not their wealth, but their willingness to share it."
Abraham
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"A kind word costs nothing but purchases much in return."
Abraham
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"It's been my experience that the friendliest and most welcoming people are those who understand that everyone is struggling."
Tina Fey
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"We should all try to be a little kinder than is necessary."
Tina Fey
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"Don't strive to be the smartest in the room. Strive to be the kindest."
Tina Fey
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"Kindness extended to one in need is an act of spiritual warfare against evil."
Zoroaster
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"Kindness returned is the only investment that always yields infinite returns."
Zoroaster
"To be kind is to be strong; to be cruel is to admit your weakness."
Moses