I feel, In the world of I, me, and myself, kindness is necessary for the better, happier, and peaceful world. We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, an act of kindness. In this post, I’ve gathered famous kindness quotes by famous people that will inspire you and motivate you to be kind and generous. It has also included famous kindness quotes images.
Famous people like Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Gautama Budhha, Dalai lama, Mark Twain, Mother Teresa, Paramahansa Yogananda, Princess Diana, and many more shared their words on kindness. So, let’s explore it…
Famous Kindness Quotes by Famous People To Inspire You
Kindness Quotes by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
1. “Every act of kindness is charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
2. “You do not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
3. “Kindness is the mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
4. “Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
5. “The best among you is the one who doesn’t harm others with his tongue and hands.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
6. “There is a reward for kindness to every living thing.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
7. “The best of houses is the house where an orphan gets love and kindness.”
8. Whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to him; therefore, be kind to man on the earth. He who is in heaven will show mercy on you.
9. The most perfect believer in faith is the one whose character is finest and who is kindest to his wife.
10. Verily, Allah is compassionate and is fond of compassion, and He gives to the compassionate what he does not give to the harsh.
Mother Teresa Famous Quotes on Kindness
11. “I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness.” ― Mother Teresa
12. “Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace.”― Mother Teresa
13. “Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness.” – Mother Teresa
14. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
15. “Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.”― Mother Teresa
16. “If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.” ― Mother Teresa
17. “The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action.”― Mother Teresa
18. I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness. ― Mother Teresa
19. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. ― Mother Teresa
20. Holiness grows so fast where there is kindness. The world is lost for want of sweetness and kindness. Do not forget we need each other. ― Mother Teresa
Gautam Buddha Inspiring Kindness Quotes
21. Kindness should become the natural way of life, not the exception. – Gautama Buddha
22. You can search the world over and you will find no one who is more deserving of your kindness and well wishing than you yourself. – Gautama Buddha
23. Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy. – Gautama Buddha
24. Like a caring mother holding and guarding the life of her only child, so with a boundless heart of loving kindness, hold yourself and all beings as your beloved children. – Gautama Buddha
25. Kindness should become the natural way of life, not the exception. – Gautama Buddha
26. When words are both true and kind, they can change the world. – Gautama Buddha
27. As rain falls equally on the just and the unjust, do not burden your heart with judgments but rain your kindness equally on all. – Gautama Buddha
28. Never by hatred is hatred appeased, but it is appeased by kindness. This is an eternal truth. – Gautama Buddha
29. Give the people – confidence. Give the people – delight, Give the people – hope, Give the people – the best – Gautama Buddha
30. Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else – Gautama Buddha
Mark Twain Famous Kindness Quotes
31. “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”- Mark Twain
32. Never refuse to do a kindness unless the act would work great injury to yourself, and never refuse to take a drink – under any circumstances. – Mark Twain
33. Man is kind enough when he is not excited by religion. – Mark Twain
34. Great people are those who make others feel that they, too, can become great.
35. If we should deal out justice only, in this world, who would escape? No, it is better to be generous, and in the end more profitable, for it gains gratitude for us, and love.
36. It is higher and nobler to be kind. – Mark Twain
37. A little more kindness, A little less speed, A little more giving, A little less greed, A little more smile, A little less frown, A little less kicking, A man while he’s down, A little more “We”, A little less “I”, A little more laugh, A little less cry, A little more flowers, On the pathway of life, And fewer on graves, At the end of the strife.
Random Acts of Kindness Quotes By Famous People
38. Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.
Princess Diana
39. A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward. – William John Bennet
40. When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel. – Rabbi Harold Kushner
41. That best portion of a good man’s life; His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. William Wordsworth
42. Notice acts of kindness offered to you from your surroundings. Someone, no matter who is doing something thoughtful for you. – Noelia Aanulds
43. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves. Amelia Earheart
44. “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” —Anne Herbert
45. “The greatest work you will ever do is charity; the most divine work you will ever do will be changing people’s perception of God, while you’re doing charity.”
― Shannon L. Alder
46. “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” —Leo Buscaglia
47. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” —Aesop
48. “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” —Jackie Chan
49. “My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” —Maya Angelou
50. “You can cultivate mercy when you extend acts of compassion and kindness to yourself and to other people.” —Bree Miller
51. “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” —Anne Herbert.
52. “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” —Scott Adams
53. Kindness nobler ever than revenge. – William Shakespeare
54. Gentleness, self-sacrifice, and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. – Mahatma Gandhi
Famous People Quotes and Sayings on Kindness
55. The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. – Mahatma Gandhi
56. The very first step in nonviolence is that we cultivate in our daily life, as between ourselves, truthfulness, humility, tolerance, loving-kindness. – Mahatma Gandhi
57. It is nature’s kindness that we do not remember past births. Life would be a burden if we carried such a tremendous load of memories. – Mahatma Gandhi
58. My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. – Dalai Lama
59. This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. – Dalai Lama
60. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities — warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful — happier. – Dalai Lama
61. To be kind, honest, and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness. Dalai Lama
62. Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture. – Dalai Lama
63. Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness. – Dalai Lama
64. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. – Dalai Lama
65. If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon the kindness of others, why in the middle of our lives should we not act kindly toward them? It is the pragmatic choice. – Dalai Lama
66. The various features and aspects of human life, such as longevity, good health, success, happiness, and so forth, which we consider desirable, are all dependent on the kindness and a good heart. – Dalai Lama
67. Love, kindness, compassion, and tolerance are qualities common to all the great religions, and whether or not we follow any particular religious tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama
68. The real way we’re going to become happy individuals, living in happy families and communities is to become more warm-hearted towards each other. We need more loving-kindness. – Dalai Lama
69. I believe everyone has the responsibility to develop a happier world. We need, ultimately, to have a greater concern for others’ well-being. In other words, kindness or compassion, which is lacking now. We must pay more attention to our inner values. We must look inside. – Dalai Lama
Famous People Quotes about Kindness to Inspire you
70. You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness. – ANNE FRANK
71. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. – ERIC HOFFER
72. Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. – BOB KERREY
74. He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged. – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
75. The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. – AESOP
76. Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. – BARBARA DE ANGELIS
77. One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession. – SOPHOCLES
78. Yet, at the same time, we see extreme acts of kindness, selfless acts of courage and people doing all manner of good in the world. – ELIZABETH EDWARDS
79. Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. – ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
80. Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations. – PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
81. Simple kindness may be the most vital key to the riddle of how human beings can live with each other in peace, and care properly for this planet we all share. – BO LOZOFF
82. Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together. – JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
83. You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force. – PUBLILIUS SYRUS
84. A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. – WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD
85. Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise upon earth. – C. A. BARTOL
86. Kindness makes a fellow feel good whether it’s being done to him or by him. – FRANK A. CLARK
87. Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure. – KING SOLOMON
88. Kindness pardons others’ weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high. – EZRA TAFT BENSON
89. Kindness is like snow- It beautifies everything it covers. – KAHLIL GIBRAN
90. Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. – BOB KERREY
91. Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. – ALBERT SCHWEITZER
92. There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity. – NATHANIEL BRANDEN
93. We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, an act of kindness. – MARY DAVIS
94. Teaching kids good manners is teaching them about kindness, consideration, and respect. – CLAIRE STRANBERG
95. Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away. – ABRAHAM LINCOLN
96. I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I’ll put it before any of the things like courage, or bravery, or generosity, or anything else… Kindness—that simple word. To be kind—it covers everything, to my mind. If you’re kind that’s it. – ROALD DAHL
97. Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom. -THEODORE ISAAC RUBIN
98. It really shocks me when I encounter people who think kindness doesn’t matter. Because I think it’s pretty much the only thing that matters. – JOSH RADNOR
99. Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness. – R.J. Palacio
100. Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. – Lao Tzu
