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He carried and nourished in his breast a snake, tender-hearted
against his own interest.
[Lat., Colubram sustulit
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He carried and nourished in his breast a snake, tender-hearted
against his own interest.
[Lat., Colubram sustulit
Sinuque fovet, contra se ipse misericors.]
Though he was rough, he was kindly.
Though he was rough, he was kindly.
Kindness is like snow - it beautifies everything it covers
Kindness is like snow - it beautifies everything it covers
Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower.
Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower.
Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions.
Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolutions.
Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our read more
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.
When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. That’s something I value. Fairness, kindness, generosity, tolerance. read more
When we talk about values, I think of rationality in solving problems. That’s something I value. Fairness, kindness, generosity, tolerance. When they talk about values, they’re talking about things like going to church, voting for Bush, being loyal to Jesus, praying. These are not values.
The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired
friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
[Lat., Sociis read more
The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired
friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
[Lat., Sociis atque amicis auxilia portabant Romani, magisque
dandis quam accipiundis beneficiis amicitias parabant.]
