Quotes about Kindness

Human service is the highest form of self-interest for the person who serves.

Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.

To know when to be generous and when to be firm -- this is wisdom.

The love we give away is the only love we keep.

The stronger a man is, the more gentle he can afford to be

Men are only as great as they are kind.

When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?

Light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.

It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.

The giving of love is an education in itself.

Do whatever comes your way to do as well as you can. Think as little as possible about yourself. Think as much as possible about other people. Dwell on things that are interesting. Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.

If you will forget about yourself, whether or not you are making a good impression on people, what they think of you, and you will think about them instead, you won't be shy.