“ When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be. Thomas S. Monson
“ Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the Gautama Buddha
“ I'd thought once, actually, of taking your mind, if you asked. I'd thought I could help you fall asleep at night."He opened his mouth to say something. Shut it again. His face closed for a moment, his… Kristin Cashore
“ Be kind to others—not because they deserve kindness—but because you deserve inner peace. Debasish Mridha
“ I was grateful to Ben the way you are grateful to someone who is unexpectedly kind. Cheryl Drake Harris
“ She had seen what it cost him and her heart quickened with compassion. For that alone, she might have loved him almost. Cecilia Dart-Thornton
“ Mindful of not thanking their benefactors, in case, like wights, they took offense, she added, "Your kindness is gratefully acknowledged. May your trees be forever fruitful. Cecilia Dart-Thornton
“ We must quit thinking we know everything, and quit placing "knowledge" over kindness and compassion. Bryant McGill
“ In my own shire, if I was sadHomely comforters I had:The earth, because my heart was sore,Sorrowed for the son she bore;And standing hills, long to remain,Shared their short-lived comrade's pain.And b… A.E. Housman
“ A simple truth delivered in kindness may be the impetus that ignites a passionate fire in another’s soul and goes on to become the source of motivation for positive change. Molly Friedenfeld
“ Having a vested interest in other souls unconditionally creates a ripple effect that produces miracles in the lives of those around us. Molly Friedenfeld
“ When we involve others in spontaneous acts of kindness, we go from being strangers to becoming a united team connected at the heart level. Molly Friedenfeld
“ If someone is facing a difficult time, one of the kindest things you can do for him or her is to say, “I’m just going to love you through this. Molly Friedenfeld
“ Three of the ten principles governing the City of Joy are (a) tell the truth, (b) stop waiting to be rescued, and (c) give away what you want the most. Eve Ensler