Kindness quote by C. S. Lewis

“Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.”
C. S. Lewis

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“One of the most important changes that I can make in my life
is to learn to be more kind each day.” King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by H. Jackson Brown, Jr

“I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness,
I usually make the right decision.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr

Kindness quote from African Proverb

“Kindness leads to kindness.”
African Proverb

Kindness quote by Albert Einstein

“The ideals that have lighted my way time after time
and have given me new courage to face life cheerfully
have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.”Albert Einstein

Kindness quote by Swami Sivanada

“Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts.
This is the secret of success.” Swami Sivanada

Kindness quote by Leo Buscaglia

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential
to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia

Kindness quote by Mother Teresa

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.
Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face,
kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile" Mother Teresa

Kindness quote by John Wesley

“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can.
In all the ways you can. In all the places you can.
At all the times you can. To all the people you can.
As long as ever you can.” John Wesley

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“The more kindness I extend to others,
the more that comes back to me!”
King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote from the Bible (Psalm 117:2)

”Your loving kindness, O Lord, is great toward us,
and Your truth endures forever.” Psalm 117:2

Anonymous Kindness Quote

"Every day, go out of your way to do something kind."
Anonymous

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

"Sure being kind to others has the potential to affect their lives in a positive way, but it is really about bringing positive change to my life." King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Mother Teresa

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak,
but their echoes are truly endless."
Mother Teresa

Kindness quote by The Dalai Lama

"When we feel love and kindness toward others,
it not only makes others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."
The Dalai Lama

Kindness quote by Henry James

"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

Kindness quote by Harold Kushner

"When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside.
It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes,
this is how I ought to feel." Harold Kushner

Kindness quote by Dale Carnegie

“Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today,
but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.”
Dale Carnegie

Kindness quote by Sylvama Rossetti

“Genuine kindness is no ordinary act,
but a gift of rare beauty.”
Sylvama Rossetti

Kindness quote by Rev. Henry Burton

“Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on;
'Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on;
Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears.
Pass it on.” Rev. Henry Burton

Kindness quote by Samuel Johnson

“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.”
Samuel Johnson

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“The best way to find good in thyself
is to begin to look for good in others.”
Anonymous

Kindness quote by Roberta Alan

“The flower of kindness will grow.
Maybe not now, but it will some day.
And in that kindness will flow,
for kindness grows in this way.”
Roberta Alan

Kindness quote by James M. Barrie

“Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others,
cannot keep it from themselves.” James M. Barrie

Kindness quote from Japanese Proverb

“One kind word can warm three winter months.”
Japanese Proverb

Kindness quote by Margaret Cho

“Sometimes when we are generous in small,
barely detectable ways it can change
someone else's life forever.” Margaret Cho

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“Share kindness, enough said!”
King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Sri Chinmov

“Like kindness, a smile from the heart
not only purifies the human mind
but also illumines the human heart.” Sri Chinmov

Kindness poem by Jessica M. Faasavalu

“To all those that I meet
With Kindness I will greet
With a smiling face
and a friendly trace,
I will teach them to be kind
In Soul, in Heart, and Mind.”
Jessica M. Faasavalu

Question About Kindness

If kindness begins at home what are you waiting for to get started?

Kindness quote from Russian Proverb

“A kind word is like a spring day.”
Russian Proverb

Kindness quote by Scott Adams

“Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness.
Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams

Kindness quote by Richard Dehmel

“A little kindness from person to person
is better than a vast love for all humankind.”
Richard Dehmel

Kindness quote by Buddha

“If you light a lamp for somebody,
it will also brighten your path.” Buddha

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds.”
Anonymous

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“If I am to be remembered I want it to be not only for words,
but for my acts of kindness.” King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Whoopi Goldberg

“When you are kind to someone in trouble,
you hope they'll remember and be kind
to someone else. And it'll become like wildfire.”
Whoopi Goldberg

Kindness quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel

“When I was young, I admired clever people.
Now that I am old, I admire kind people.”
Abraham Joshua Heschel

Kindness quote by Lao Tzu

“It is my choice to be kind to those who are kind.
It is my choice to be kind to those who are unkind.
Because the nature of my being is kindness
and that is all I have to give away.” Lao Tzu

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how.”
Anonymous

Kindness quote by William John Bennett

“A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.”
William John Bennett

Kindness quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn

"I found that being kind to myself
provided me with the nucleus
for being kind to others." Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Question About Kindness

When was the last time you extended kindness to someone you did not know?

Question About Kindness

When was the last time you extended kindness to someone you care about?

Kindness quote by Hada Bejar

“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.”
Hada Bejar

Kindness quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“You cannot do a kindness too soon
because you never know how soon
it will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

"Even what we perceive as small act of kindness contributes
to making the world a better place to live in." King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Henri-Dominique Lacordaire

“It is not genius, nor glory, nor love
that reflects the greatness of the human soul;
it is kindness.” Henri-Dominique Lacordaire

Kindness quote by The Dalai Lama

“When we feel love and kindness toward others,
it not only makes others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”
The Dalai Lama

Question About Kindness

What can you do to make kindness a part of your everyday life for yourself,
your family and your friends?

Kindness quote by Stephen Jay Gould

"The center of human nature
is rooted in ten thousand ordinary acts
of kindness that define our days."
Stephen Jay Gould

Kindness quote by Emanuel Swedenborg

“Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things
even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life
to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire,
there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do”
Emanuel Swedenborg

Anonymous Kindness Quote

"Kindness and honesty can only be expected from the strong"
Anonymous

Kindness quote by Walt Whitman

“When I give, I give myself.”
Walt Whitman

Kindness quote by Amelia E. Bar

“Kindness is always fashionable”
Amelia E. Bar

Kindness quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn

"Take the initiative each day
and each and every precious moment
of your gift of life to be more kind."
Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Kindness quote by Sri Chinmov

“The very nature of kindness
is to spread.
If you are kind to others,
today they will be kind to you,
and tomorrow to somebody else.”
Sri Chinmov

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“Kindness is the greatest wisdom.”
Anonymous

Kindness quote by Richard Carlson

“Choose being kind over being right and you'll be right every time.”
Richard Carlson

Kindness quote by Kahlil Gibran

“All you have shall someday be given;
therefore give now,
that the season of giving may be yours
and not your inheritors.” Kahlil Gibran

Kindness quote by Theodore Isaac Rubin

"Kindness is more important than wisdom,
and the recognition of this
is the beginning of wisdom." Theodore Isaac Rubin

Kindness quote by Lao Tzu

"Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love." Lao Tzu

Kindness quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

"To give without any reward, or any notice,
has a special quality of its own."
Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Kindness quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

"What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?"
Jean Jacques Rousseau

Kindness quote by Aesop

“No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.”
Aesop

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“There are many different ways we can show kindness to others,
and it doesn't have to be in a big way.
The simplest of things may make the difference.”
Anonymous

Kindness quote by Joyce Sequichie Hifler

"Giving is so often thought of in terms of the things we give,
but our greatest giving is of our time, and kindness,
and even comfort for those who need it.
We look on these gifts as unimportant – until we need them."
Joyce Sequichie Hifler

Kindness quote by Barbara De Angelis

“Love and kindness are never wasted.
They always make a difference.
They bless the one who receives them,
and they bless you, the giver.”
Barbara De Angelis

Kindness quote by Eric Hoffer

"Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind."
Eric Hoffer

Kindness quote by Julia Alvarez

"The point is not pay kindness but to pass it."
Julia Alvarez

Kindness quote by Lao Tzu

“I can keep on giving because there is no end to my wealth, I am pleased to offer my surpluses to others.” Lao Tzu

Kindness quote by Audrey Hepburn

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others;
for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness;
and for poise, walk with the knowledge
that you are never alone.” Audrey Hepburn

Kindness quote by Margaret Cousins

“Appreciation can make a day - even change a life,
your willingness to put it into words
is all that is necessary.” Margaret Cousins

Kindness quote by Nathaniel Branden

“There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem,
the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and
generosity.” Nathaniel Branden

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“Kindness is one of the most genuine symbols of personal strength.”
King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Amelia Earhart

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another.
Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work
that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.”
Amelia Earhart

Question About Kindness

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
Jean Jacques Rousseau

Anonymous Kindness Quote

“One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness;
it usually comes back to you.” Anonymous

Kindness quote by Lin Hsiu Nei

A kind deed a day, like little drops of rain,
Makes a mighty ocean and a gracious nation.”
Lin Hsiu Nei

Kindness quote by Dawna Markova

“Once you begin to acknowledge random acts of kindness-
both the ones you have received and the ones you have given-
you can no longer believe that what you do does not matter.”
Dawna Markova

Kindness quote by Christian Nestell Bovee

Kindness is a language the dumb can speak
and the deaf can hear” Christian Nestell Bovee

Kindness quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn

“One of the most challenging things for me to do in life
is give away kindness since I always get more in return.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Kindness quote by Samuel Smiles

The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense
involves the helping of one's neighbors." Samuel Smiles

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“One of the most challenging gifts to give away is kindness;
it always comes back to you.” King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Samuel Smiles

"The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense
involves the helping of one's neighbors." Samuel Smiles

Kindness quote by Aesop

“The center of human nature is rooted in
ten thousand ordinary acts of kindness
that define our days.” Stephen Jay Gould

Kindness quote by The 13th Dalai Lama

“Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible.”
The 13th Dalai Lama

Question About Kindness

WHAT IF EVERYONE IN THE WORLD ADOPTED A SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY OF KINDNESS?

Kindness quote by Stephen Jay Gould

“The center of human nature is rooted in
ten thousand ordinary acts of kindness
that define our days.” Stephen Jay Gould

Kindness quote by Kahlil Gibran

“You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
Kahlil Gibran

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“Kindness is one of the true signs of personal strength.”
King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Du Bose Heyward

“Compassionate the mountains rise
Dim with the wistful dimness of old eyes
That, having looked on life time out of mind,
Know that the simple gift of being kind
Is greater than all the wisdom of the wise.”
Du Bose Heyward

Kindness quote by Confucius

“To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven
constitute perfect virtue... gravity, generosity of soul,
sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.” Confucius

Kindness quote by King Solomon Hearn

“Being more kind opens the door to unlimited possibilities.”
King Solomon Hearn

Kindness quote by Edward Lytton

“A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.”
Edward Lytton

Kindness quote by Marcus Annaus Seneca

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.”
Marcus Annaus Seneca

Kindness quote by Leo Buscaglia

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,
a smile, a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia

KINDNESS: THIS MONTH’S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES THEME

The theme for my "Inspirational Quotes" for the month of November
is “Kindness”! I chose “Kindness” as the theme for November in recognition
of “World Kindness Day” November 13, “World Kindness Week” and “Random Acts
of Kindness Week” November 8-14. This month I will include quotes, proverbs,
sayings and lyrics about “Kindness”!

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness

Main Entry: kind•ness
Pronunciation: \ˈkīn(d)-nəs\
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 : a kind deed : favor
2 a : the quality or state of being kind b archaic : affection
Learn more about "kindness" and related topics at Britannica.com

Here is a list of upcoming kindness events:
World Kindness Day
2010: November 13

World Kindness Week
2010: November 8-14

Kindness Days
http://www.actsofkindness.org/kindness-days