Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.

Published on March 25, 2016 , under Quotes
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Source: Henry James, Overheard by his nephew, Billy James, in 1902; quoted in Leon Edel, Henry James: A Life, vol V: The Master 1901-1916 (1972).

Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind. - Henry James

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In what terms should we think of these beings, nonhuman yet possessing so very many human-like characteristics? How should we treat them? Surely we should treat them with the same consideration and kindness as we show to other humans; and as we recognize human rights, so too should we recognize the rights of the great apes? Yes.

Kindness. It doesn’t cost a damn thing. Sprinkle that shit everywhere.

Don’t take my kindness as a sign of weakness that’s people’s first mistake.

Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting…Don’t only give your care, but give your heart as well.

To be kind is more important than to be right. Sometimes all a person needs is not a Brilliant Mind that speaks but a Patient Heart that listens.

Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.

How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.

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