Kind Quote by Maggie Stiefvater
““Although she was kind, she wasn’t nice.””
About This Quote
Kindness and niceness are distinct; one can be compassionate without being pleasant.
In simple terms: Being kind isn’t always being nice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize different virtues.
Themes
ethics
social behavior
personality
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interpersonal relationships
- conflict resolution
- self-awareness
Key Concepts
kindness
niceness
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value kindness over niceness?
- How do you express kindness when it feels uncomfortable?
A Different Perspective
People may misinterpret kindness as niceness.
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![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
