“When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.” Raja Krishnamoorthi #kindness
Ronni Diamondstein
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Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
“As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.” Caroline Kennedy #kindness
“And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve had more of a tendency to look for people who live by kindness, tolerance, compassion, a gentler way of looking at things.” Martin Scorsese #kindness
Gotta love book mail! My dear friend Roni Schotter’s new book BIBI STEPS OUT illustrated by Christy Hsle just arrived. Can’t wait to read it! Roni Schotter Candlewick School & Library Candlewick Press Christy Hale #kidlit
“THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF SPREADING LIGHT: TO BE THE CANDLE OR THE MIRROR THAT REFLECTS IT.”—Edith Wharton #kindness
“It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others.” —Aristotle. #kindness
“When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.” Abraham Joshua Heschel #kindness
“KIND WORDS CAN BE SHORT AND EASY TO SPEAK BUT THEIR ECHOES ARE TRULY ENDLESS”—Mother Teresa #kindness
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” Bob Marley #kindness
“THOSE WHO BRING SUNSHINE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS CANNOT KEEP IT FROM THEMSELVES.”—James Matthew Barrie #kindness
"You can be rich in spirit, kindness, love and all those things that you can't put a dollar sign on." Dolly Parton #kindness
“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.” Harold Kushner #kindness
“To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.” Confucius #kindness
“What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love.” Richard Gere #kindness
“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” William Wordsworth #kindness
“Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.” Annie Lennox. #kindness
“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” William Wordsworth #kindness
“It’s also selfish because it makes you feel good when you help others. I’ve been helped by acts of kindness from strangers. That’s why we’re here, after all, to help others.” Carol Burnett. #kindness ‘
“Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.” Alexander the Great #kindness
“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. #kindness
“The words of kindness are more healing to a drooping heart than balm or honey.” Sarah Fielding #kindness