kindness

Patriotism is dangerous, but kindness is always kind.

She had seen what it cost him and her heart quickened with compassion. For that alone, she might have loved him almost.

We're merely one tree with various types, shapes and sizes of leaves that all wave differently in the breeze

There are those who do not hold that there is any innate goodness to mankind. To them I say, had you lived my life, you would not believe it. I have known the depths to which mortals are capable of descending, and I have seen the heights. I have seen how kindness and compassion may grow in the unlikeliest of places, as the mountain flower forces its way through the stern rock.

Kindness is the language of eternal consciousness.

Now there are many, many people in the world, but relatively few with whom we interact, and even fewer who cause us problems. So when you come across such a chance for practicing patience and tolerance, you should treat it with gratitude. It is rare. Just as having unexpectedly found a treasure in your own house, you should be happy and grateful toward your enemy for providing you that precious opportunity. Because if you are ever to be successful in your practice of patience and tolerance, which are critical factors in counteracting negative emotions, it is due to your own efforts and also the opportunity provided by your enemy.

Mindful of not thanking their benefactors, in case, like wights, they took offense, she added, "Your kindness is gratefully acknowledged. May your trees be forever fruitful.

We can all benefit by learning to express and meet out physical needs in a loving, caressing and compassionate way

Those who say life is knocking them down and giving them a tough time are usually the first to beat themselves up. Be on your own side.

Don't always use PAIN that you receive as an excuse to GIVE PAIN...

They looked at me, and were so full of delight in the pleasure they were giving me that some final thread of resistance gave way and I understood not only how entirely generous they were but also that generosity might be the greatest pleasure there is.

This is the shade of difference: the door of the physician should never be shut, the door of the priest should always be open.

True kindness ennobles the giver

Spread your happiness to others and let them spread theirs to you.

Unfortunately we treat others as we treat ourselves. We should try being genuinely kind to ourselves and the rest will come naturally, like a Platinum Rule.

I was grateful to Ben the way you are grateful to someone who is unexpectedly kind.

Three of the ten principles governing the City of Joy are (a) tell the truth, (b) stop waiting to be rescued, and (c) give away what you want the most.

We must quit thinking we know everything, and quit placing "knowledge" over kindness and compassion.