Charity Quote by Stephen Reid Andrews
““You see,” she interrupted his blank stare, “it doesn’t take much effort to be kind. It only takes the ability to recognize where kindness is needed.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing kindness, 2020
Kindness requires awareness of need, not effort; recognize where it’s required
In simple terms: Being kind is about noticing others’ needs
Practice attentive kindness
Themes
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When to use this quote
- customer service
- volunteering
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to notice?
- What barriers prevent kindness?
People may ignore subtle cues of need