“Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön warns against what she insightfully terms “idiot compassion”—using kindness to avoid conflict when a resounding “no” is required.… — Judith Orloff Copy Share Image
Ketut, why is life all crazy like this?" I asked my medicine man the next day...So what can we do about the… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
After the fire, when I'd tried to express my gratitude for their kindness to our customers, they'd been awkward, uncomfortable. My father… — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Copy Share Image
“Commend me to them, And tell them that, to ease them of their griefs, Their fears of hostile strokes, their aches, losses,… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
“Your corn is ripe today; mine will be so tomorrow. 'Tis profitable for us both, that I should labour with you today,… — David Hume Copy Share Image
More than anything else, kindness is a way of life. It is a way of living and walking through life. It is… — Jean Maalouf Copy Share Image
I wish our country could be a free and happy one. Every citizen need not go against their conscience and can find… — Xu Zhiyong Copy Share Image
“Before I lost my father, I never understood the rituals surrounding funerals: the wake, the service itself, the reception afterward,the dinners prepared… — Wendy Webb Copy Share Image
“THE NAKED HEART From womb to tomb, There came and went - Only you. Poor or rich, You will die with Only… — Suzy Kassem Copy Share Image
You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on… — John Coffey Copy Share Image
“the slave preaches the virtues of kindness and humility to his master, because as a slave he has need of them;but the… — Marquis de Sade Copy Share Image
“Now there are many, many people in the world, but relatively few with whom we interact, and even fewer who cause us… — The Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we… — Bea Arthur Copy Share Image
'Knowledge, without common sense,' says Lee, is 'folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, it is… — Austin Farrer Copy Share Image
“If you are tempted to reveal A tale to you someone has told About another, make it pass, Before you speak, three… — Beth Day Copy Share Image
Someone should keep reminding Mr. Average Man that he was born free, divine, strong; uncrushable by fate, society, or hell itself; and… — Frank Capra Copy Share Image
Adam Smith's image of competition in the marketplace was intended as an adjunct to his detailed description of human motivation in The… — Ted Malloch Copy Share Image
Why me, Lord? What have I ever done to deserve even one of the blessings I've known? Why me, Lord? What did… — Johnny Cash Copy Share Image
“You haven't said yet weather I may help you while I am here" Elnora hesitated. You better say 'yes,'" he persisted. It… — Gene Stratton-Porter Copy Share Image
When a friend is carried to his grave, we at once find excuses for every weakness, and palliation of every fault. We… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
When you have in abundance and someone gives to you, it may seem nothing to you or even normal, but when you… — Humaira Copy Share Image
You came into my life unexpectedly, and everything took a turn for the better. Your warm eyes, your laugh, the sincere way… — Zoheb Copy Share Image
You have a good heart and you think the good thing is to be guilty and kind but it's not always kind… — Tony Kushner Copy Share Image
“Got Love? True love is not an emotion. It's a choice of the heart. It is a conscious act of kindness, forgiveness… — Jason Versey Copy Share Image
We meant to temporarily disable her," Ian said. "Just a drop. But Natalie slipped during air turbulence. Before we could warn your… — Peter Lerangis Copy Share Image
If you live in this world with kindness, if you don't add to other people's burdens, but if you try to serve… — John O'Donohue Copy Share Image
It clearly appears that there are no races in the world, however rude, uncultivated, barbarous, gross, or almost brutal they may be,… — Bartolome de las Casas Copy Share Image
Poor human nature cannot do everything; and kindness is too often left uncultivated, because men do not sufficiently understand its value. Men… — Frederick William Faber Copy Share Image
“She felt likee doing her part to change the world, so she started by giving thanks for all the blessings of her… — Scott Stabile Copy Share Image
“Some people say, “Once you learn to be happy, you won't tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” My… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I knew what I had to do. I had to find some way to make us not hate ourselves or each other… — Amelia C. Gormley Copy Share Image
“I'm Thankful in the knowledge that Each of us are making choices according to the best light we have. That there is… — Raymond D. Longoria Jr Copy Share Image
“Sir, if you are otherwise discreet, you will consider that you have gone far enough. At my brother's request I am treating… — Wolfram von Eschenbach Copy Share Image
“His intended probably wouldn't appreciate the comparison, but Thorn had the notion that she was like a rescued hound, one that would… — Eloisa James Copy Share Image
“Why would I want to believe this? I am a human being having a spiritual experience. When I could Choose to Live… — Raymond D. Longoria Jr Copy Share Image
“Almost no abuser is mean or frightening all the time. At least occasionally, he is loving, gentle, and humorous and perhaps even… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“It was amazing how often kind-looking people turned out to be crazy. He wondered gravely whether things had reached such bad state… — Don DeLillo Copy Share Image
“I’ve always wanted to be the sort of boy who does the right thing without having to think about it first, the… — Kris Kidd Copy Share Image
The question why, at least in my life, often leads to despair. Why did this happen to me? Why didn't someone who… — Joshua Mohr Copy Share Image
Since karma is meeting self, we acquire karma as we meet self in our many attitudes and emotions; when we serve in… — Edgar Cayce Copy Share Image
