Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed.
R. J. PalacioRead
If every person in this room made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder than is necessary - the world really would be a better place. And if you do this, if you act just a little kinder than is necessary, someone else, somewhere, someday, may recognize in you, in every single one of you, the face of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acting with kindness can create a positive impact on the world around us.
This quote emphasizes the importance of intentional kindness in everyday life. By committing to act a little kinder than necessary, individuals can contribute to a more compassionate and harmonious world, ultimately leading to greater recognition of shared humanity and divinity in one another.
Themes
KindnessCompassionHumanityImpactPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might reference this quote to inspire kindness among volunteers.
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