Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

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Samuel Johnson

Other Kindness Quotes

True gentleness is founded on a sense of what we owe to Him who made us, and to the common nature which we all share. It arises from reflection on our own failings and wants, and from just views of the condition and the duty of man. It is native feeling heightened and improved by principle. - View Quote Details on True gentleness is founded on a sense of what we…
Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning. - View Quote Details on Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.
Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. - View Quote Details on Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.
Always set high value on spontaneous kindness. He whose inclination prompts him to cultivate your friendship of his own accord will love you more than one whom you have been at pains to attach to you. - View Quote Details on Always set high value on spontaneous kindness. He whose inclination…
So many gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind and wind,
While just the art of being kind
Is all the sad world needs. - View Quote Details on So many gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind…
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single kind act is better than a thousand head-bowings in prayer. - View Quote Details on To give pleasure to a single heart by a single…
Gentleness in the gait is what simplicity is in the dress. Violent gestures or quick movements inspire involuntary disrespect. - View Quote Details on Gentleness in the gait is what simplicity is in the…
I wonder why it is we are not all kinder to each other…How much the world needs it! How easily it is done! - View Quote Details on I wonder why it is we are not all kinder…
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness. - View Quote Details on Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. - View Quote Details on Kind words can be short and easy to speak but…