4,590 Quotes About Kindness

Ethics should dictate our beliefs because they are more enduring. Decency and kindness will be ever thus while human beliefs might change with the times.

By dedicating ourselves to peace, understanding, kindness and compassion, we do our part to heal the world.

Speak peace, and peace is born.

Setting the intention to practice kindness toward one’s partner or family members or friends does not preclude getting angry or upset.

Wholehearted acceptance is a basic element of love, starting with love for ourselves, and a gateway to joy. Through the practices of loving kindness and self-compassion, we can learn to love our flawed and imperfect selves. And in those moments of vulnerability, we open our hearts to connect with each other, as well. We are not perfect, but we are enough.

When the world is in a rage, find peace. When the world is lynching, show forgiveness. When it is fueled by hatred, move with compassion. When it criticizes, empathize. When the world insists on its horrors, atrocities, and fears, we must not comply—but defiantly lean into that darkness and find beauty, love, and truth.

The journey to loving ourselves doesn’t mean we like everything.

When we do our best to treat others with kindness, it’s often a struggle to determine which actions best express our love and care for ourselves.

Freedom, influence and impact first, expansion second.