World Kindness Day 2021 Quotes: 12 Sayings About Humanity, Good Deeds

World Kindness Day is marked annually on Nov. 13 to celebrate the people who have brought goodness into the world and also to honor those who are trying to make the world to be a better place by little acts of kindness every day.

This day was officially marked in 1998 following the World Kindness Movement. Since then, this day has been observed in the international community. There are several ways to celebrate it, including by donating food, clothes or money to the local community. On this day, one can also do any act of kindness towards any person in need of it.

Here are 10 quotes collected from Good Reads and Brainy Quotes about kindness to share with your loved ones.

1. "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." ― Amelia Earhart

2. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ― Aesop

3. “When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” – Harold Kushner

4. “Never be so busy as not to think of others.” – Mother Teresa

5. “If we have the opportunity to be generous with our hearts, we have no idea of the depth and breadth of love's reach.” ― Margaret Cho

6. “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” ― Barbara De Angelis

7. “We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.” ― Ellen DeGeneres

8. “Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.” ― Alexander the Great

9. “Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humor. It's like medicine - very healing.” ― Max Irons

10. “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” ― Henry David Thoreau

11. “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ― Oscar Wilde

12. “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.” ― Dalai Lama