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.

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.

Just for today, I will let go of anger.
Just for today, I will let go of worry.
Today, I read more

Just for today, I will let go of anger.
Just for today, I will let go of worry.
Today, I will count my many blessings.
Today, I will do my work honestly.
Today, I will be kind to every living creature.

Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to read more

Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.

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.]

Be kind to unkind people - they need it the most

Be kind to unkind people - they need it the most

Both man and womankind belie their nature
When they are not kind.

Both man and womankind belie their nature
When they are not kind.

Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding.

Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding.