“Service is a smile. It is an acknowledging wave, a reaching handshake, a friendly wink, and a warm hug. It's these simple acts that matter most, because the greatest service to a human soul has always been the kindness of recognition.”
“Be kind, because everyone is having a really hard time.”
“Practice kindness - particularly when you feel irritated or things are not going well. Kindness hardly ever goes wrong.”
Source: Work as a Spiritual Practice: A Practical Buddhist Approach to Inner Growth and Satisfaction on the Job
“But once you accept the fact that you have always been alone, and will always be, then your perspective can begin to change. You can become aware of the small kindnesses, the little comforts. Be grateful for them.”
Source: Astrid and Veronika
“A best friend is the one person that doesn't leave you worse off by their actions or yours.”
“Respect yourself and others will come to respect you. That is true about all of us, but especially true about women. That is the meaning of honour.”
Source: Paradise
“Act like you care. Pray like you care. Speak, smile, reach out, and live like you care. The point is to make sure those in your life know beyond doubt that you do care.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“I will tell you a secret, Andiron said. When I whispered into that well, I made a wish. I wanted to be as kind and as good as you, brother. You are perfect.”
Source: The Ship of the Dead
“I could really use someone else's smile today.”
Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
“Was I kind to others? It was hard to nail down an answer. I worried that if I did turn out to have a personality, it would be one the unkind ones.”
Source: Conversations with Friends