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Inspirational Kindness Quotes

At times, a stranger has put into words just what your heart is speaking. Other times, a well-turned phrase can bring inspiration or consolation. Our collection of inspirational quotations helps kindness bloom in everyday life.

The words of kindness are more healing to a drooping heart than balm or honey.

Sarah Fielding (1710-1768)
Novelist
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The true essence of humankind is kindness. There are other qualities which come from education or knowledge, but it is essential, if one wishes to be a genuine human being and impart satisfying meaning to one's existence, to have a good heart.

Tenzin Gyatso (1935)
The 14th Dalai Lama (B. 1935)
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The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.

Maya Angelou (1928)
Poet, Dancer, Producer, Playwright, Director, Author
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That best portion of a good man's life; His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
Poet
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Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

Scott Adams (1957)
Creator Of Dilbert Comic Strip
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Real kindness seeks no return; What return can the world make to rain clouds?

Tiruvalluvar
Tamil Sage, Poet
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Aesop
Fabulist
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No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.

Kevin Heath
Ceo More4kids
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Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.

Helen James

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Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone: Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in our own.

Adam Lindsay [Lionel Gordon] Gordon (1833-1870)
Poet
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