Confucius Quotes
Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.
Quotes to Explore
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When you are young you take the kindness people show you as your right.
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South Africans are caring, compassionate and loving people.
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Kindness, I've discovered, is everything in life.
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I simply do not think that yelling, swearing, threatening or belittling will get you to the place you want to be faster than kindness, understanding, patience and a little willingness to compromise.
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You can tell by the kindness of a dog how a human should be.
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A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
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Kindness in ourselves is the honey that blunts the sting of unkindness in another.
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For the record, my mother is an astonishing and loving grandmother.
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There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
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Our brand of democracy is hard. But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office, I'll be right there with you as a citizen - inspired by those voices of fairness and vision, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America travel so far.
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Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
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When there are multiple versions of a story, you really have three ways to go. You can pick the most sensational version. You can try to balance things in your gut to get to what you think is the honest truth. Or you can err on the side of kindness.
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If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving be me.
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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.
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With both kids, I started working out again at 16 days postpartum, but I treated myself with kindness, doing mild workouts, because my fitness level was lower.
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Every day, some act of kindness comes my way, even if it's just someone opening the door. It happens every day if you keep an eye out for it. Keeping an eye out, that's the key.
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Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
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I grew up loving computers and math, actually. I also loved English literature and French, but I became obsessed with computers when the Apple II was coming out.
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Sometimes I think candor is the only kindness.
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I think we underestimate the importance of kindness sometimes. We understand the power of just a little tiny bit of kindness. It could be the catalyst for something so important. Sometimes just a tiny little gesture or an acknowledgment can make all the difference in turning somebody's life around. I think it has a trickle down effect, when you pass on what you receive without even knowing it. We also underestimate our own power to make a difference with the decisions that we make, every day.
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The progress from an absolute to a limited monarchy, from a limited monarchy to a democracy, is a progress toward a true respect for the individual.
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I grew up in a time when we didn't have the Internet, and we didn't have smartphones and things like that.
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Whoe'er excels in what we prize, appears a hero in our eyes.
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Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.
