50 Kindness Quotes That Will Brighten Your Day

I hope this collection of kindness quotes inspires you to make a little extra effort to be kind and compassionate to the people around you.

Showing kindness to others can make a big difference to their day, and it can make us feel good inside too.

 

 

These kindness quotes remind us that even small acts of kindness — like a smile, a few kind words, or a helping hand — can spread happiness and help make the world a better place.

 

 

Through acts and words of kindness, we can improve our mental and physical health, build stronger relationships, and inspire others to do the same.

The beautiful thing about kindness is that the more kindness we show to others, the more positivity and kindness will come back to us.

 

 

I really hope that you will enjoy reading these quotes about kindness and that they inspire you to share a little more kindness around you every day.

 

Kindness Quotes

1. “Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness.” ― Holly Branson

 

2. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ― Aesop

 

 

3. “Love and kindness go hand in hand.” ― Marian Keyes

 

4. “Kindness is always fashionable, and always welcome.” ― Amelia Barr

 

 

5. “Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” ― Kahlil Gibran

 

6. “The wonderful thing is that it’s so incredibly easy to be kind.” ― Ingrid Newkirk

 

 

7. “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” ― Dolly Parton

 

8. “Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” ― Blaise Pascal

 

 

9. “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ― Steve Maraboli

 

Inspirational Kindness Quotes

10. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” ― Dalai Lama

 

 

11. “Life becomes easier and more beautiful, when we can see the good in other people.” ― Roy T. Bennett

 

12. “The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.” ― Anita Roddick

 

 

13. “There’s no such things as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ― Scott Adams

 

14. “I always say that kindness is the greatest beauty that you can have.” ― Andie MacDowell

 

 

15. “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

 

16. “No one has ever become poor by giving.” ― Anne Frank

 

 

17. “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ― Mark Twain

 

18. “Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.” ― Roy T. Bennett

 

 

19. “When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.”

 

Be Kind Quotes

20. “Kindness gives birth to kindness.” ― Sophocles

 

 

21. “Kindness makes us feel good, whether it’s being done to us or by us.”

 

22. “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” ― James M. Barrie

 

 

23. “Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.” ― Conan O’Brien

 

24. “To understand everything is to forgive everything.” ― Osho

 

 

25. “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

26. “Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.”

 

 

27. “Kindness, it costs nothing, but means everything.”

 

28. “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ― William Arthur Ward

 

 

29. “Kindness, I’ve discovered, is everything in life.” ― Isaac Bashevis Singer

 

Quotes about Kindness

30. “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca

 

 

31. “The greatest gift you can give someone, is your kindness and attention.”

 

32. “Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 

 

33. “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

 

34. “Be kind to unkind people – they need it the most.”

 

 

35. “Kindness is a powerful tool that can help change the world.”

 

36. “The most important thing in life is to be kind. That’s what will make you truly beautiful.”

 

 

37. “How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” ― Morgan Freeman

 

38. “Kindness is a universal language that crosses all boundaries and knows no limits.”

 

 

39. “The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” ― William Wordsworth

 

World Kindness Day Quotes

40. “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ― Booker T. Washington

 

 

41. “True beauty is a warm heart, a kind soul and an attentive ear.”

 

42. “The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.”

 

 

43. “Kindness and politeness are not overrated at all. They’re underused.” ― Tommy Lee Jones

 

44. “The greatest act of kindness is seen in a smile.”

 

 

45. “The first rule of kindness is to be kind to yourself.”

 

46. “A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.” ― John Ruskin

 

 

47. “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ― Shannon L. Alder

 

48. “Kindness is a powerful force that can heal the world.”

 

 

49. “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.”

 

50. “Kindness is spreading sunshine into people’s lives regardless of the weather.”

 

 

Kindness Quotes Summary

I really hope that these Kindness Quotes will serve as an important reminder to us all, that even the smallest act of kindness can have a powerful impact on someone’s life.

The quotes about kindness above encourage us to be more mindful of our words and actions, and to treat others with the kindness and respect they deserve.

Acts of kindness or generosity do not have to be big or grand in order to make a difference. Some of the most powerful acts of kindness happen in small, everyday moments.

 

 

One simple way to be more kind is to truly listen when someone speaks, showing them that they matter. Smiling at a stranger, offering a genuine compliment, or holding the door open are small acts that can brighten someone’s day.

You might even try starting each morning with the intention to do one kind thing for someone — whether it is sending a message to a friend, helping a coworker, or being friendly to a stranger.

Kindness also means being gentle with yourself. When you treat yourself with compassion and understanding, it becomes easier to share that same warmth with others. Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect, and you never know how far it may reach.

 

 

By practicing more acts of kindness in our daily lives, we can help to make the world a brighter, more caring place for ourselves and everyone around us.