Yet do I fear thy nature.
It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness
To read more

Yet do I fear thy nature.
It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness
To catch the nearest way.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who read more

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.

When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. That’s something I value. Fairness, kindness, generosity, tolerance. read more

When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. That’s something I value. Fairness, kindness, generosity, tolerance. When they talk about values, they’re talking about things like going to church, voting for Bush, being loyal to Jesus, praying. These are not values.

If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
[Lat., Bis gratum est, quod dato opus read more

If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
[Lat., Bis gratum est, quod dato opus est, ultro si offeras.]

It is difficult to tell how much men's minds are conciliated by a
kind manner and gentle speech.
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It is difficult to tell how much men's minds are conciliated by a
kind manner and gentle speech.
[Lat., Sed tamen difficile dictu est, quantopere conciliat animos
hominum comitas affabilitasque sermonis.]

I believe in courtesy, in kindness, in generosity, in good cheer, in friendship and in honest competition. I believe there read more

I believe in courtesy, in kindness, in generosity, in good cheer, in friendship and in honest competition. I believe there is something doing somewhere, for every man ready to do it. I believe I'm ready, RIGHT NOW.

It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the read more

It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than 'try to be a little kinder

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.