"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." ~ Henry James
In music, in the sea, in a flower, in a leaf, in an act of kindness...I see what people call God in all these things. ~ Pablo Casals
Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar. ~ Bradley Miller
Always, Sir, set a 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. ~ Samuel Johnson
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes the ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. ~ Albert Schweitzer
A word of kindness is seldom spoken in vain. It can be and is often treasured by the recipient for life. ~ George D. Prentice
The little unremembered acts of kindness and love are the best parts of a person's life. ~ William Wordsworth
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. ~ Samuel Johnson
Kindness is an essential part of God’s work and ours here on earth. ~ Billy Graham
Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much. ~ Blaise Pascal
Be kind, be decent, be generous, be tolerant, compassionate, and understanding. Be fast to praise, slow to judge. Remember, we're all human, and don't cast the first stone. ~ Allen Drury, Kids' Little Instruction Book, 1996
A little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind. ~ Richard Dehmel, Die Weltwoche