Kindness Quotes

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

23791 quotes

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"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
James Chaney
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"Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love."
James Chaney
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"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."
Coretta Scott King
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"No one wants to be despised, and every human being wants to feel that they matter."
Coretta Scott King
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"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."
Coretta Scott King
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"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances."
Michael Schwerner
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"Every act of kindness is a step toward a more just world."
Michael Schwerner
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"The measure of a person is not what they possess, but what they give."
James Reeb
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"Every person we meet is a sacred presence deserving our respect."
James Reeb
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"Every act of kindness is a seed planted for a better world."
James Reeb
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"Compassion is not enough; it must be joined with action."
James Reeb
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"To be blessed is to bear responsibility for others' wellbeing."
James Reeb
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"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
Atticus Finch
"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances."
Al Sharpton
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"The measure of a person is not in how they rise after falling, but in how they help others stand."
Andrew Goodman
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"Kindness is the language that needs no translation."
Andrew Goodman
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"The real measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
James Chaney
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"Kindness costs nothing but creates immeasurable wealth in the hearts of others."
James Chaney
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"Kindness is a currency that never loses its value."
James Chaney
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"The measure of our character is not what we accomplish, but how we treat those who cannot help us."
Andrew Goodman
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"Every person deserves to look another in the eye with dignity."
Michael Schwerner
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"The worth of a human being cannot be measured by race or creed."
Michael Schwerner
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"We rise by lifting others up."
Michael Schwerner
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"To turn away from injustice is to turn away from our humanity."
Michael Schwerner
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"Every act of kindness is an act of resistance against cruelty."
Michael Schwerner
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"The dignity of every person is not negotiable."
Michael Schwerner
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"Kindness is not weakness; it is the ultimate strength."
Michael Schwerner
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"Kindness is a radical act in an unjust world."
Viola Liuzzo
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"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."
Viola Liuzzo
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"The world needs more kindness and less judgment."
Viola Liuzzo