Famous Quotes & Sayings

Naomi Shihab Nye

only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say it is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere like a shadow or a friend.

Naomi Shihab Nye

Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing.

Miuccia Prada

I would say there is no Prada woman. I'm interested in women in general. I don't have any kind of preference.

Princess Diana

All people want to be touched.

Princess Diana

Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.

Princess Diana

Hugs can do great amounts of good - especially for children.

Publilius Syrus

A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly gratifying.

Publilius Syrus

An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.

Publilius Syrus

When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.

Publilius Syrus

You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.

Publilius Syrus

If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.

Pierre Omidyar

I always kind of just went ahead and tried things…

Nelson Mandela

When I came to Johannesburg from the countryside, I knew nobody, but many strangers were very kind to me. I then was dragged into politics, and then, subsequently, I became a lawyer.

Nelson Mandela

I believe that in the end that it is kindness and accommodation that are all the catalysts for real change.

Neko Case

Everyone has to kind of fend for themselves.

Rachel Simmons

When kindness comes at the expense of truth, it is not a kindness worth having. And when generosity leads to silence or abuse, it is not a generosity worth giving.

Rachel Nichols

I simply do not think that yelling, swearing, threatening or belittling will get you to the place you want to be faster than kindness, understanding, patience and a little willingness to compromise.

Nhat Hanh

If you have the chance to be exposed to a loving, understanding environment where the seed of compassion, loving kindness, can be watered every day, then you become a more loving person.

Nhat Hanh

No one is more worthy of your kindness and compassion than you are.

Nhat Hanh

If you are motivated by loving kindness and compassion, there are many ways to bring happiness to others right now, starting with kind speech.

Nhat Hanh

Real love means loving kindness and compassion, the kind of love that does not have any conditions.

Nhat Hanh

Loneliness cannot be alleviated just by the coming together of two bodies, unless there is also good communication, understanding, and loving kindness.

Nhat Hanh

But if we have the energy of compassion and loving kindness in us, the people around us will be influenced by our way of being and living.

Nhat Hanh

Only your compassion and your loving kindness are invincible, and without limit.

Nhat Hanh

It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community -a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the earth.

Nhat Hanh

Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities - those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.

We must create a kind of globalization that works for everyone... and not just for a few.

Neon Hitch

I don't follow the rules. That's kind of how I do everything.

Noam Chomsky

Of course, everybody says they're for peace. Hitler was for peace. Everybody is for peace. The question is: What kind of peace?

Jiddu Krishnamurti

When all authority of every kind is put aside, denied, then you can find out for yourself.

Jeremy Piven

If someone mistakes your kindness for weakness, that's their fault - not yours. And it's OK to be a decent human being in this life.

Jenny Holzer

Savor kindness because cruelty is always possible later.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

There is, therefore, about all complete conviction a kind of huge helplessness.