Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions.

Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions.

I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. read more

I've never known any human being, high or humble, who ever regretted, when nearing life's end, having done kindly deeds. But I have known more than one millionaire who became haunted by the realization that they had led selfish lives. -B. C. Forbes.

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.

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.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

My feeling is that there is nothing in life but refraining from hurting others, and comforting those who are sad.

My feeling is that there is nothing in life but refraining from hurting others, and comforting those who are sad.

The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired
friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
[Lat., Sociis read more

The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired
friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
[Lat., Sociis atque amicis auxilia portabant Romani, magisque
dandis quam accipiundis beneficiis amicitias parabant.]

I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am read more

I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers.