Character Quote by Gavin de Becker

“niceness does not equal goodness. Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it is not a character trait. People seeking to control…

— Gavin de Becker

Niceness is the psychological armor of the people-pleaser.

— Harriet B. Braiker

“We must learn and then teach our children that niceness does not equal goodness. Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it…

— Gavin de Becker

“[Kindness] is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want…

— David Levithan

We must learn and then teach our children that niceness does not equal goodness. Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it…

— Gavin de Becker

“(Kindness) is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want…

— David Levithan

Being a nice person is about courtesy: you're friendly, polite, agreeable, and accommodating. When people believe they have to be nice in order to…

— Adam Grant

“It is no mystery why nice people are well-liked and get along harmoniously with others. Being nice makes people feel emotionally safe, allowing for…

— Susan C. Young

I no longer think she's just being nice. She's being kind. Which is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects…

— David Levithan

Nice is a pallid virtue. Not like honesty or courage or perseverance. On the other hand, in a nation notably lacking in civility, there…

— Molly Ivins

It is not enough to be nice; you have to be good. We are attracted by nice people; but only on the assumption that…

— Roger Scruton

Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen.

— David Levithan