All things Quote by Samuel Smiles
“The cheapest of all things is kindness, its exercise requiring the least possible trouble and self-sacrifice. Win hearts, said Burleigh to Queen Elizabeth, and you have all men's hearts and purses.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Self-Help, 1859
Kindness is the most affordable virtue, requiring minimal effort yet yielding great influence and material reward when practiced widely
In simple terms: Kindness costs little but yields great returns
Key Takeaway
Practice simple kindness daily
Themes
kindness
influence
economics
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- customer service
- community building
- leadership
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
social capital
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate kindness into high-pressure environments?
- What small acts of kindness can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be undervalued in competitive contexts
