The theme for my “Inspirational” Quotes community for the month of November is “Kindness”! I chose “Kindness” as the theme for November in recognition of “World Kindness Day” November 13, “World Kindness Week” and “Random Acts of Kindness Week” November 8-14. This month I will include quotes, proverbs, sayings and lyrics about “Kindness”!
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness Main Entry: kind•ness Pronunciation: /ˈkīn(d)-nəs/ Function: noun Date: 13th century 1 : a kind deed : favor 2 a : the quality or state of being kind b archaic : affection Learn more about "kindness" and related topics at Britannica.com
My purpose for sharing these inspirational quotes with you is to encourage you and I to think about or lives in a different way, perhaps a more positive way. By changing the way we think and talk about our lives in this precious moment we have an opportunity to create a more enjoyable life experience.
“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.
Pass it on.” Rev. Henry Burton
"When you carry out acts of kindness
you get a wonderful feeling inside.
It is as though something inside your body
responds and says, yes,
this is how I ought to feel." Harold Kushner
"When we feel love and kindness toward others,
it not only makes others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace."
The Dalai Lama
“Perform a random act of kindness for someone:
a smile, compliment, or a favor just for fun.
These will multiply and spread very rapidly.”
Steve Brunkhorst
“Each morning that I am fortunate enough to wake up
to experience another precious moment of life
there is opportunity for me to extend kindness to someone!”
King Solomon Hearn
“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
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.
Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face,
kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile" Mother Teresa
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential
to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
“The ideals that have lighted my way time after time
and have given me new courage to face life cheerfully
have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.”Albert Einstein