It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to be kind to another, read more

It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to be kind to another, without helping himself.

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.

What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult to each other.

What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult to each other.

Knowledge, without common sense," says Lee, is "folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, read more

Knowledge, without common sense," says Lee, is "folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, it is death." But with common sense, it is wisdom with method, it is power; with clarity, it is beneficence; with religion, it is virtue, and life, and peace.

And Heaven, that every virtue bears in mind,
E'en to the ashes of the just is kind.

And Heaven, that every virtue bears in mind,
E'en to the ashes of the just is kind.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, read more

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

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

Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding.

Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding.

Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.