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Quote by Joey Comeau

“People helping each other in the aftermath of tragedy is the only really convincing argument for people.”

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Joey Comeau is a Canadian writer born on September 26, 1980. Known for his humorous and self-deprecating style, he has written in various forms including novels, essays, and blogs. more

“Walking down the shore, he approached the child. She turned and looked at him as though surprised he was still there. Taking a step forward, the sole of his shoes getting wet, Stuart crouched to be on her level. Helen couldn’t hear what he said, but he gestured once toward her, and the girl looked up at Helen as he talked. He tried to rest a hand on her shoulder, but Lyric cringed away with her whole body, even taking a step away. Stuart retracted his hand, and from the porch, Helen could see the hurt in his eyes. With that, he tilted his head toward the sea, and the girl didn’t hesitate to run back to the shallow waves. When he turned, his gaze caught with Helen’s, but both looked away quickly. Too quickly. Helen felt heat creep up her neck as he walked around the side of the house and away.”

Peace Kindness Sea Comfort Ocean Attraction Child Good Men

Book:The Ocean's Daughter :

Source: The Ocean's Daughter :

“Shh...," He says. "They're not laughing at you. They're laughing at each other, for not knowing something a little boy knew all along." Jacob rubs the boy's cheek. "See? You should have a beard. You know more than all these old men put together.”

Wisdom Kindness Kindheartedness

Book:The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

Source: The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

“And I realized that, subjectively, the thing I valued above all else I had known since the purge was a kindness I had neither anticipated nor earned.”

Love Kindness Axiom S End

Author:Lindsay Ellis

“That we do our best. We plant an apple tree today, even if we know the world is going to be destroyed tomorrow. We save those we can.”

Love Kindness Saviour

Book:Anxious People

Source: Anxious People

“Kindness should be at the core of one’s character. Be kind purely because it is who you are.”

Kindness Who You Are Richelle Goodrich Be Kind Richelle E Goodrich Good Character Being Bold

Book:Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

“His authority was in fact immense; but he never stood on it. He sat down on it, comfortably, and invited you to sit down with him.”

Kindness Authority Equality

Book:The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

Source: The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

“I’m not afraid of you,” she said, and the words came out surprisingly steady. His eyebrows arched, slightly, in a silent question. She hesitated, reaching for the words and continued, “I know you said I should be afraid of you. Because the gods aren’t kind.” She tilted her head, and her headband unsteadied in her hair. “Can’t you be the exception?” “You misunderstood me.” His voice was low, empty; mountains carved into shells. “I’m not unkind because the gods are unkind. It is true enough that they are not kind, not a single one of them, but you must understand that I am the worst of them all.”

Kindness Gods Kiran Suri

Book:The Heartless Divine

Source: The Heartless Divine

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