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10 Inspirational Quotes About Kindness

You can do kind acts every day of the year.

In a world where people can be anything, the best thing to be is kind to paraphrase a popular quote from Claire Pooley. And today the world really needs some kindness on World Kindness Day and every day. This international celebration is observed on November 13. But the power of kindness has been known throughout the ages.

From authors, philosophers, and world leaders the wisdom of kindness has been passed down according to Southern Living. This collection of 10 powerful and motivational quotes about kindness can inspire you to do kind acts that will impact the lives of others.

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” Booker T. Washington

“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” William Wordsworth

“You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!” Anne Frank

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” Kahlil Gibran

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton

“To extend yourself in kindness to anybody is an extension in kindness in the world.” Oprah Winfrey

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward

“Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams

“Generosity and kind words, Conduct for others’ welfare, Impartiality in all things; These are suitable everywhere.” Buddha

“Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James