Samuel Johnson Quotes

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

Good nature is worth more than knowledge, more than money, more than honor, to the persons who possess it.

Work at being a humble person.

An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.

Do the wise thing and the kind thing too, and make the best of us and not the worst.

Being in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the wise?

Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.

Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.

Don't look for flaws as you go through life and even when you find them it is wise and kind to be somewhat blind, and look for the virtue behind them.

I've realized that although Valentine's Day can be a cheesy money-making stint to most people, it's a day of expressing love across the world. It doesn't have to only be between lovers, but by telling a friend that you care, or even an old person that they are still appreciated.

My mom was a saint. She taught me to be terminally nice.

It is straightforward for me to be ethical, responsible, and kind-hearted because I have the resources to support that.

Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.

Being a good host offsets the deprivation and loneliness of my youth.

I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them.

You accomplish what you want to accomplish. I just don't ever want to hurt anybody doing it.

Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.

If you are fortunate in life, age and knowledge breed compassion.

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

I was proud to call Dr Rupert a friend. He was always a wonderful source of support and kindness.

People treat me like family, 'cause I've always treated them like family.

I don't like any kind of negativity. I try to be good to everyone, whether it's a love, a friend, an ex. I'll always try to treat people the way I want to be treated.