Quotes about Kindness

Let us pray to remain in ignorance of the faults of those we like. Let us pray it as sincerely as we pray that they shall remain in ignorance of ours.

When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.

A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.

He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.

As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.

The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of oneself to others.

When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.

He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.