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“I liked the way he looked at me. I thought he was the kindest man in the world. Maybe everybody was kind. Maybe even my father. But Mr. Quintana was brave. He didn't care if the whole world knew he was kind. Dante was just like him.”

Book:Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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“We have probably all seen teachers who would pick a student up by the scruff of the neck for saying ‘Shit,’ but who would walk by without a word when overhearing that same student taunting a classmate, calling him a ‘fag.’ It is often easier not to intervene — even when there is a clear-cut victim. It’s out in the hall. It isn’t our business. It isn’t our problem. But our inactions, like our actions, define who we are and what are true values are.”

Values Kindness Teacher Discipline Gay Cruelty Bullying Actions Intervention Victimization Gay Baiting Not Our Problem

Author:Richard H. Eyster

“In the hearts of men lies both good and evil. The two coexist. Some men become good, and others become evil. It is the way of this world. -Kikyo”

World Heart Wisdom Evil Mankind Good Man Inuyasha Kikyo

Author:Rumiko Takahashi

“Hearts of gold are heavy.”

Love Life Kindness

Author:Jenim Dibie

“Being kind to someone, only to look kind to others, defeats the purpose of being kind.”

Games Compassion Kindness Judging Cruelty Fake Misunderstanding Speculation Piety Guessing Being Right Lack Of Compassion No Communication Not Listening Fake Kindness Not Understanding Not Hearing

Author:Shannon L. Alder

“As a Texan, I say ma'm and sir to my age contemporaries and open doors for anyone that I can. This goes for men, too, though it is appreciated when they beat me to it and disappointing when they don't.”

Men Kindness Men And Women Manners Texas Polite Politeness Chivalry Chivalrous Texas Glory

Author:Tiffany Madison

“You have to be objective about money to use it fairly. It doesn't make you any better or any more useful than any other person. Even if you use your money to help people...that doesn't make you better than somebody who has no money but is sympathetic and genuinely loving to fellow human beings.”

Poor Money Kindness Rich

Book:Keith Haring Journals

Source: Keith Haring Journals

“The most powerful thought is a prayerful thought. When I'm praying for you, I am praying for my own peace of mind. I can only have for myself what I am willing to wish for you.”

Source: Tears to Triumph: The Spiritual Journey from Suffering to Enlightenment

“I couldn't shake the impulse to help him. It seemed that the older I got the more I believed that everyone, homeless or not, deserved to be treated at least like a human.”

Kindness Maturity

Book:XVI

Source: XVI

“Give Happiness, Patience, kindness, and Care, and the PAIN goes away. Then only LOVE remains...”

Love Care Happiness Kindness Patience

Book:108 Ways to Grab My Apples

Source: 108 Ways to Grab My Apples

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