“To count upon his virtue and use it as an instrument of torture, to practice blackmail with the victim's generosity as sole… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
True generosity must benefit both parties. No woman can control her destiny if she doesn't give to herself as much as she… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Most travel, and certainly the rewarding kind, involves depending on the kindness of strangers, putting yourself into the hands of people you… — Paul Theroux Copy Share Image
True kindness is a pure divine affinity, Not founded upon human consanguinity. It is a spirit, not a blood relation, Superior to… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
If you're giving someone 100% and they're only giving you 20% back it's obvious that they don't feel the same way that you do. — Sonya Parker Copy Share Image
Neither evil tongues, Rash judgments, nor the sneers of selfish men, Nor greetings where no kindness is, nor all The dreary intercourse… — William Wordsworth Copy Share Image
I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“That's very kind of you," she said bitterly, for she no longer believed in kindness. "And you're willing to do this...why? Because… — Vivian Vande Velde Copy Share Image
I will say that as I get older and calmer and quieter in my own self, the one quality in a woman… — Colin Farrell Copy Share Image
“That was so-Gryffin always has so much pain. That you can take it away like that - it's almost like magic." Chase… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
The holiday season promotes a heightened sense of community. It draws our chins up and helps us look above and over the… — Mary Anne Radmacher Copy Share Image
“Be generous with praise and kind words of encouragement. Say “thank you” when someone helps you. Make colleagues feel welcome when they… — Del Suggs Copy Share Image
“Rich people can be generous, even the ones with bloodcurdling political views can be generous, but most believe in generosity on their… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
Depression seems to be related to fear, anger and frustration. When you're in a bad mood, even if you meet with your… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
To me that really would be the essence of kindness, to have one's awareness so developed and refined that you could tell… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
How easy it is for generous sentiments, high courtesy, and chivalrous courage to lose their influence beneath the chilling blight of selfishness,… — James F. Cooper Copy Share Image
“You know the doubts. You are good enough. You are important. You are worthy. You are kind. You are all you need… — Scott Stabile Copy Share Image
A Complicated Kindness is just that: funny and strange, spellbinding and heartbreaking, this novel is a complicated kindness from a terrifically talented… — Gail Anderson-Dargatz Copy Share Image
Set an example. Treat everyone with kindness and respect, even those who are rude to you not because they are nice, but… — ZhatsPrincess Copy Share Image
What nature does blindly, slowly and ruthlessly, man may do providently, quickly, and kindly. As it lies within his power, so it… — Francis Galton Copy Share Image
The Comeback' is so cringey and difficult, but watching it, what I was really struck with was the kindness and the generosity. — Raphael Bob-Waksberg Copy Share Image
If you're sitting in a monastery, where your schedule is set and you have very few uncontrolled variables, that's fantastic that you… — Tim Ferriss Copy Share Image
At this very moment just believe in yourself that you can change someones life for the best with the gift of the… — Kemmy Nola Copy Share Image
I think we need more love in the world. We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want… — Ellen DeGeneres Copy Share Image
Thank you, Mr. Rochester, for your great kindness. I am strangely glad to get back again to you: and wherever you are… — Charlotte Bronte Copy Share Image
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Change your inner thoughts to the higher frequencies of love, harmony, kindness, peace, and joy, and you'll attract more of the same. — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
We best oppose error by promoting a solid knowledge of the word of truth, and the greatest kindness we can do to… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“No matter who you are or where you are, I came for you. I really care. With deep love and compassion, I… — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
“I want to be a symbol of kindness. In kindness, there is power. No matter what, I want to be kind to… — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
“As far as Jacqs was concerned, he was doing a kindness by not letting Quin get confused about his feelings. Liking someone… — Lyn Gala Copy Share Image
To damage the sovereignty of the individual is to replace a community inspired by love, benevolence, and beauty by another based solely… — Anwar Sadat Copy Share Image
Mother Liberty caresses with generous affections...[those] who, armed with the weapons of high-minded honesty,...have grasped that the freedom of each is rooted… — Emma Goldman Copy Share Image
“You think you're superior to the others, don't you? We'll you're not. In fact you're worse for mistaking basic human decency for… — Nenia Campbell Copy Share Image
“Whether you call yourself a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, a Hindu or an Atheist, if you have kindness in your heart… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
He had the superficial kindness of a good-humored, self-satisfied nature, that fears no rivalry, and has encountered no contrarieties. — George Eliot Copy Share Image
It's probably even the case that if you stoked up some Buddhist monks with tons of testosterone, they'd become wildly competitive as… — Robert M. Sapolsky Copy Share Image
Don't mistake kindness for weakness, inside some kind souls may lay a sleeping tiger who is much bigger than you are. -… — Gideon Smith Copy Share Image
My life was forever changed by people who took the time and had the patience to learn my story and to share… — Megan Phelps-Roper Copy Share Image
“Take a tram ride today. Recognise a dear friend in everyone around. Speak kindly to yourself. It is only your thoughts that bring you… — Dragos Bratasanu, Ph.D Copy Share Image