βTenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution.β
Kahlil Gibran
βTenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution.β
βA kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.β
βThe only really decent thing to do behind a person's back is pat it.β
βHuman kindness is like a defective tap, the first gush may be impressive but the stream soon dries up.β
βAlways give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.β
βMaintaining cordial relationship with friends helps us improve our own capabilities.β
βHe who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.β
βFlowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them.β
βOffer hospitality to one another without grumbling.β
βHe who distributes the milk of human kindness cannot help but spill a little on himself.β
βBe gentle to all, and stern with yourself.β
βNo thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.β
βIf you can't be kind, at least be vague.β
βBetter a lie that soothes than a truth that hurts.β
βFeeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.β
βA civil denial is better than a rude grant.β
βHave constructive thoughts, consoling words, compassionate acts.β
βThose who have suffered understand suffering and therefore extend their hand.β
βLet us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.β
βNever deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.β
βWrite injuries in dust, benefits in marble.β
βIf you would be loved, love and be lovable.β
βTo the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.β
βThe ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. The trite subjects of human efforts, possessions, outward success, luxury have always seemed to me contemptible.β
βForget insults; never forget kindness.β
βA kind-hearted person never loses anything.β
βA person with a kind heart is happy even in a small house.β