"We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys."

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"We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys."

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"With the ferrule of his walking-stick Denis began to scratch the boar's long bristly back. The animal moved a little so as to bring himself within easier range of the instrument that evoked in him such delicious sensations; then he stood stock still, softly grunting his contentment. The mud of years flaked off his sides in a grey powdery scurf. "What a pleasure it is," said Denis, "to do somebody a kindness. I believe I enjoy scratching this pig quite as much as he enjoys being scratched. If only one could always be kind with so little expense or trouble..."

Aldous Huxley, English Novelist

Kindness, Joy, Simplicity, Pleasure

"A humble heart, a friendly look, a smile on the face is really what you need to break the ice, not a very big axe."

Bangambiki Habyarimana, Rwandan Author

Kindness, Smile, Heart, Friendship, Connection

"Gentle reminder, Smile please."

Vikrmn, Indian Author

Kindness, Smile, Positivity, Mood

"We can see Spirit made visible when people are kind to one another, especially when it's a really busy person, like you, taking care of a needy, annoying, neurotic person, like you."

Anne Lamott, American Author

Kindness, Spirit, People, Love

"We have to figure out a kinder way to connect with each other, and practice at it every day. Make it a think we love to do. One of our favorite things, in fact. Until it becomes our only way of being."

Scott Stabile, American Author

Kindness, Connection, Practice, Daily

"Since most of us are just trying to figure it all out, why not be kind and considerate while on the journey?"

Charles F. Glassman, American Author

Kindness, Journey, Compassion, Patience

"Be kind, because everyone is having a really hard time."

Plato, Greek Philosopher

Kindness, Compassion, Humanity, Life

"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind."

Kurt Vonnegut, American Author

Kindness, Life, Humanity, Love

"You can grow softly, lovely and delicately amidst the hard surfaces. Not all who passed tougher times in life have a hard heart, kindness and tenderness do breathe despite of worse times."

Angelica Hopes, Swiss Author

Kindness, Resilience, Tenderness, Hardship

"Most of the truly kind people of this world show some measure of discomfort when offered kindness. Their gratitude stems not only from their understanding of the depth of the force of kindness, but also from their conviction that kindness should not be taken for granted."

Janvier Chouteu-Chando, Cameroonian Author

Kindness, Gratitude, Humility, Compassion

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"To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity."

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"We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys."

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"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses."

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"Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning."

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"Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube."

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"A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life."

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"Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have."

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"Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you."

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"Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records."

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"Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk."

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