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It is of unspeakable advantage to possess our minds with an habitual good intention, and to aim all our thoughts, words, and actions at some laudable end
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred
Some have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil
Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not
He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything
He, who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own
All men are born good
Act with kindness, but do not expect gratitude
Kindness steers no easy course. Attributing it to character, we seldom recognize the secret efforts of a noble heart, whereas we reward really wicked people for the evil they refrain from committing
Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together
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