Kindness Quotes

"Charity begins at home but should not end there."

"Kindness is the manifestation of justice."

"Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast than avarice."

"The desire to be and to have been the instruments of good to mankind is inherent in human nature."

"Meddling is the most hateful conduct we can pursue toward one another."

"Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him."

"Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody."

"There is nothing that costs less than politeness and nothing that brings greater profit."

"The greatest refinement of any society consists in their treatment of the weak and unfortunate."

"Lenience will operate with greater force in some instances than rigor."

"Humanity and honor bid us be cautious."

"Kindness and compassion are marks of a truly civilized society."

"A person disposed to oblige is ever sure to oblige himself."

"He who is not liberal in his sentiments cannot be wise."

"Humility makes great men twice honourable."

"I harbor no malice toward any man."

"The weak must be protected."

"I believe in the equality of man and I believe that religious duties consist of doing justice and loving mercy."

"Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society."

"Men are disposed to live honestly if they can."

"Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse."

"I have received very kind letters from several kinds of people in the world, both colored and white."

"I don't want to interrupt you while you are in such good spirits."

"I have learned that the best way to help others is to be honest."

"Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody."

"Suspicion may be no fault, but showing it may be a great one."

"I pity the poor in bondage that have none to help them."

"Let no man glory in his wealth while his brother languishes in chains."

"I have nothing to do with anybody's prejudices. If people are good to me, I am good to them."

"The memory of my own suffering has prevented me from ever shadowing one soul with shame."