53 Kindness Quotes, Page 2

Welcome to the second page of our kindness quotes collection. These thoughtful sayings remind us that kindness can be as simple as a smile, a helping hand, or a word of encouragement. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to brighten someone's day and bring warmth to our own hearts. From simple gestures to generous acts, kindness creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond what we can see. I hope these quotes inspire you to look for opportunities each day to share compassion, understanding, and encouragement with others. If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to explore our full collection of Quotes for even more inspiring words about life, hope, friendship, and happiness.

Updated August 7, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.

Rash words displease us both, kind words never die.
J. J. Thorne, Think Carefully

It is only when people begin to care for each other that the fineness of human nature is seen.
Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler, Your Character

Her kindness and love we can never repay, though we strive to do always our best.
Cornella Frances Douglass, Offering A Tribute

I appreciate the kindness that he's often shown to me.
Edgar A. Guest, Waiting

Upright and honest deeds gain friends and lose foes.
J. J. Thorne

It's a good old world we're livin' in...for had I never shed a tear nor known what sorrow rends are, I never would have learned down here how kind an' good my friends are.
Edgar A. Guest, A Good World

Are your thoughts of others good and are your thoughts of others kind?
Lee P. Middlestetter, Thoughts Are Things

It was only a kindly word, and a word that was lightly spoken; yet not in vain for it stilled the pain.
Unknown, Easily Given

I would rather have one pleasant word in kindness said to me, than flattery when my heart is still and life has ceased to be.
Unknown, Kindness During Life

Kindness helps make you loving and good, kindness helps make you do what you should.
Juanita Roach

Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'Twas not given for thee alone, pass it on.
Henry Burton

Did you give him a word? Did you show him the road, or did you just let him go on with his load?
Unknown, Did You?

The memory of a kindly word for long gone by...but when the heart is overwrought, oh, who can tell the power of such tiny things to make it well!
Francis Ridley Havergal, The Power Of Little Things

If you want to be popular, never say an unkind word about anyone.
Unknown, If

Love is kindness shown to all, love is a compassionate spirit.
Catherine Pulsifer, Not and Is

Kindness denotes a benevolent heart. It shines as a morning rose of May.
J. J. Thorne

Oh, the world is full of kindness, thronged with men who want to be of some service to their neighbors...
Edgar A. Guest, An Easy World

But at Christmas kindness rules him and he puts himself aside, and his petty hates are vanquished and his heart is opened wide.
Edgar A. Guest

When day is done...Remember then the deeds you've done, recall the words you've said.
Althea Randolph, When The Day Is Done

May every soul that touches mine, be it the slightest contact, get therefrom some good, some little grace, one kindly thought.
Dr. Eliot, One Kindly Thought

Are you willing... To make a grave for your ugly thoughts and a garden for your kindly feelings, with the gate open?
Henry VanDyke, Ready To Keep Christmas

Speak gently; it is better far to rule by love than fear.
David Bates, Speak Gently

Great persons are able to do great kindnesses.
Miguel de Cervantes

Love is a flame that must be fed with kindness from the start.
Author Unknown

The harvest of life is sweeter when we sow seeds of kindness.
Author Unknown

Kindness gives birth to kindness.
Sophocles

We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.
Whoopi Goldberg

Kindness trumps even stupidity, for with sharing and love, one learns.
Marc Estrin

The soul that perpetually overflows with kindness and sympathy will always be cheerful.
Author Unknown

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.
Robert Brault

Because "kindness" is a humble word, it does not invite arrogant debates and conflicts that pit us against them.
Tara Cousineau PhD

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

Through kindness, and thus through affection, honesty, truth, and justice toward everyone else, we ensure our own benefit.
Piero Ferrucci, The Power of Kindness

We do not live to be selfish; we live to bless others with the bounties we have been graciously given.
Byron R. Pulsifer

Being kind to yourself is the first thing to learn, and one of the only specific life instructions I remember from my mother.
David Friedman, We Can Be Kind

May the kindness that was shown to me
Be kindness that I return so easy.
Catherine Pulsifer, A Life Full of Gratitude

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice, but because you are.
Author Unknown

One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.
Malayan Proverb

...believe me: being kind to yourself, to strangers, to those you love, to the world, every day, at every opportunity, will make you happier and more connected to everything and everyone than you have ever been. It will bring you peace...
Bernadette Russell

We can view the world in one of two ways. We can look out and see all the negativity and heartache that occurs or we can choose to focus on all the kindness and generosity and draw from its strength.
Michelle Tupy

Have you had a kindness shown?
Pass it on; 'Twas not given for thee alone,
Pass it on; Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears, Til in Heaven the deed appears.
Pass it on.
Henry Burton

To pass by someone on the street who is obviously in desperate need is to forsake the primary mandate of humanity.
Theodore W. Higgingsworth

May the kindness you spread, keep returning to you.
Irish Blessing

Every word that conveys altruism, amiability, consideration, helpfulness, care, or concern has no meaning unless it is followed by a genuine and graceful action devoid of expecting something in return.
Freddy J. W. Parkes

We all know someone who has changed our life in some way, big or small. We all have seen people acting in kindness or love. We all know how much better it feels to stir the good than to spill the bad.
AnnaMarie McHargue, People Are Good

There is no tally sheet in the exchange of small kindnesses; but there is shared memory and, from each person, the assurances of good things to come.
Lady Borton

With the right treatments, including unlikely friendships, art, and community building, we can grow a more muscular kind of empathy, and broaden our kindness along the way.
Jamil Zaki, The War for Kindness

If someone were to pay you ten cents for every kind word you ever spoke and collect five cents for every unkind word, would you be rich or poor?
Nonpareil

...it is often doing all the little acts of kindness that demonstrate a healthy and ongoing love relationship.
Byron Pulsifer

As we journey on life's way, it's the simple things that please us, like a willing kindness done.
John McLeod

Love is kind, warm and tender, above slander and scorn.
J. J. Thorne

If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.
Bob Hope

Thanks for each kindly word, each silent token.
Henry W. Longfellow, Thanks

Conclusion

Kindness never goes out of style. It has the power to encourage someone who is struggling, strengthen friendships, and remind us that even the smallest gestures can have a lasting impact. As these kindness quotes show, choosing compassion, patience, and understanding is something we can do every day.

I hope these quotes have encouraged you to continue sharing kindness wherever you go. Whether through your words, your actions, or simply by taking time to care, you have the opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter. One act of kindness often inspires another, helping to create a more caring and hopeful world.

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