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Category Archives: kindness
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? I like this quote, especially how it twists the words around to make two very similarly sounding phrases mean the exact opposites of each … Continue reading
Posted in communication, confidence, friendship, gratitude, kindness, value
Tagged @RealFarrahGray, happiness, Oscar Wilde, whenever, wherever
9 Comments
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others.
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote urges us to consider how to make for a more peaceful world. The quote says that being … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, decision, kindness, perspective, setting an example, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, good, peaceful, work
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When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there.
When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about a way to quell anger within yourself. When you are angry … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, focus, kindness, personal growth, question, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, develop, well-being
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Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?
Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment? – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about opposites. Tolerance vs bigotry. Respect vs disrespect. Forgiveness vs resentment. … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, forgiveness, ideals, kindness, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, prefer, respect, tolerance
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Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.
Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men. – Jane Addams What does that mean? This is a neat quote. It talks about the definition of civilization being tied to how we live. It says … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, inspire, kindness, personal growth, sympathy
Tagged @TheToddReport, Civilization, equal, Jane Addams, living
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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? Dr Seuss had a certain way with words, didn’t he? “Be who … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, forgiveness, happiness, kindness, patience, tolerance
Tagged @Use140, are, Dr. Seuss, feel, mind
8 Comments
Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option.
Meet hostility and suspicion with kindness. Helping others out of love is always the best option. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The world is full of all kinds of people. Not all are as kind as you are. You are … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, kindness, love, motivation, thankful
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, hostility, kindness, suspicion
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I praise loudly; I blame softly.
I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, communication, dignity, discipline, inspire, kindness
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Catherine the Great, loudly, praise, softly
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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote due to the metaphor it uses. Happiness as a potion, a liquid … Continue reading
Posted in caring, chocolate, compassion, giving, happiness, kindness
Tagged @AR_Foundation, happiness, others, Ralph Waldo Emerson, yourself
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This line is from the Bard’s play “All’s Well That Ends Well“, Act 1 Scene 1, where the line is spoken by the mother to … Continue reading
It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.
It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Some people (the character of W.C.Fields would be a great example) have no love for children … Continue reading
Posted in caring, contribution, education, good, improve, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, educate, hearts, vital
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A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This quote is about a rather straight forward observation. Those who are kind-hearted tend to radiate gladness, or happiness. … Continue reading
Posted in caring, compassion, happiness, help, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @MarilynMonroeID, gladness, heart, kind, Washington Irving
2 Comments
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. – John Watson (aka Ian MacLaren) What does that mean? This is often misattributed to Plato and Philo, but is far more recent than that. It was also originally worded … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caring, empathy, gentle, help, kindness
Tagged @TheQuoteToday, battle, fighting, John Watson, kind
9 Comments
You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable.
You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? I like the quote. While the guy was a bit quirky, and definitely from a different era, … Continue reading
Posted in caring, empathy, focus, friendship, kindness, reflection
Tagged @dict_project, acceptable, everybody, Fred Rogers, know
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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? Service to others is a great idea. I’m not talking about “Would you like fries with that?” but actually … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, kindness, personal growth, service, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @lancearmstrong, Muhammad Ali, others, rent, service
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