By Maxime Lagacé
Maxime is the founder of WisdomQuotes. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. His goal? To help you develop a calm and peaceful mind. Learn more about him on his about page.
Here are 70 of the BEST kindness quotes.
But first, why did I create this page?
Because I believe being kind is one of the most important things we can do to create a better world.
It’s also easy to do:
- You help
- You listen
- You compliment
- You give more than you take
In sum,
You serve.
And a society based on kindness is the best kind of society.
I hope these quotes inspire and transform you (as much as they did to me).
You’ll discover quotes by Mark Twain, Lao Tzu, Buddha, and more.
Enjoy!
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention. Kahlil Gibran
The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose. Hada Bejar
Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise upon earth. C. A. Bartol
Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much. Blaise Pascal
Without tenderness, a man is uninteresting. Marlene Dietrich
Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up. Jesse Jackson
Act with kindness, but do not expect gratitude. Confucius
Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Mark Twain
We rise by lifting others. Robert Ingersoll
A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men. Thomas Carlyle
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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. 14th Dalai Lama
There’s no such things as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. Scott Adams
Politeness is the flower of humanity. Joseph Joubert
Be nice to strangers. Be nice even when it doesn’t matter. Sam Altman
Kids want to appear tough and independent. Adults want to appear kind and perfect. The wise are just kind. Maxime Lagacé
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. John Ruskin
You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force. Publilius Syrus
When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people. Abraham Joshua Heschel
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More Quotes About Kindness
Kindness and empathy is not weakness, it’s strength. Lex Fridman (Source)
It is futile to judge a kind deed by its motives. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. Eric Hoffer
How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world. William Shakespeare
Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right. Haruki Murakami
Kindness and politeness are not overrated at all. They’re underused. Tommy Lee Jones
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. Saint Francis de Sales
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. Lao Tzu
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. Seneca
There is no duty more obligatory than the repayment of kindness. Cicero
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Be kind to unkind people – they need it the most. Unknown
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. Maya Angelou
When words are both true and kind, they can change the world. Buddha
The only way to tell the truth is to speak with kindness. Only the words of a loving man can be heard. Henry David Thoreau
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. 14th Dalai Lama
Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Teresa
We can disagree and still be kind to each other. Gary Vaynerchuk
Be pitiful, for every man is fighting a hard battle. Ian Maclaren (For more detail on the source of this quote, check this link)
For it is in giving that we receive. Francis of Assisi
Never be so kind, you forget to be clever. Never be so clever, you forget to be kind. Taylor Swift
Be as successful as you want, but if you’re unkind, you’re not. Maxime Lagacé
Only the gentle are powerful. Maxime Lagacé
Kindness is wisdom. Philip James Bailey
Kindness is showing someone they matter. Unknown
If you can be anything in this world, be kind. Caroline Flack
Tenderness is a virtue. Oliver Goldsmith
Kindness is ever the begetter of kindness. Sophocles
Small acts of kindness add up, and in the end may save the world. Lex Fridman (Source)
An egoist lives in poverty. A kind person lives in abundance. Maxime Lagacé
Be a little kinder than you have to. E. Lockhart
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it! George Elliston
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself. Teresa of Avila
Being nice is a competitive advantage. Anthony Pompliano (Source)
Men are cruel, but Man is kind. Rabindranath Tagore
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The most beautiful family is based respect. The most beautiful relationship is based on love. The most beautiful world in based on kindness. Maxime Lagacé
Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. Robert Green Ingersoll
Related: 11 Old-Fashioned Ways People Showed Kindness That We Should Bring Back (bustle.com)
Kindness, I’ve discovered, is everything in life. Isaac Bashevis Singer
It really shocks me when I encounter people who think kindness doesn’t matter. Because I think it’s pretty much the only thing that matters. Josh Radnor
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. Francis of Assisi
Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation, and speak the truth as you see it. But with kindness. With humility. Without hypocrisy. Marcus Aurelius
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The luckier you are, the nicer you should be, and the nicer you are, the luckier you’ll be. Morgan Housel (Source)
It’s wise to be kind. It’s wiser to be kind and truthful. Maxime Lagacé
Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. John Wesley
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What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Jean-Jacques Rousseau
We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead. Roy T. Bennett
So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind, while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox
I am not and never will be perfect. I am not always as honest, respectful, responsible, fair or as kind as I should be. All I can do is what I should do: strive every day, with every decision to be the best person I can be. I don’t expect to be perfect but I know I can be better. Michael Josephson
The wonderful thing is that it’s so incredibly easy to be kind. Ingrid Newkirk
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. Saint Francis de Sales
No matter how educated, talented or rich you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Vala Afshar (Source)
Related: How to Be Kinder: 11 Fine Tips (positivityblog.com)
Conclusion
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. 14th Dalai Lama
Key Takeaways
- Remember: The egoist is poor. The kind is rich.
- Be kind and generous even if others are not. You’ll make a better world by doing what’s right, not what’s easy.
- Even small acts of kindness make a difference. Do them often.
- Keep in mind: you still get something by giving. What is it? It’s meaning.
- The fool takes. The wise gives.
Further Readings
- Topic: Relationships
- 139 Relationship Quotes To Level Up Your Bonding With Others
- 137 Friendship Quotes To Lift Your Spirits
- 100 Attitude Quotes To Improve Your State Of Mind
- 62 Tolerance Quotes To Inspire Harmony
- 6 Habits of Kind, Generous People (theladders.com)
- 65 Karma Quotes To Improve Your Mindset (And Your Life)
- 100 Peace Quotes To Inspire A Better World
I hope you enjoyed these beautiful kindness quotes. If you did, please share them with a friend today!
Are you kind to other people? What’s your favorite kindness quote? And remember: words can transform your life, if you find the right ones.
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