Both of them not only ingrained in me an insatiable curiosity about history, but they also instilled a commitment to justice, fairness, and, on my best days, kindness.
Shouldn't qualities like a willingness to do your best and kindness to your fellows be valued as much as traits like guile, enterprise and risk-taking?
How would you want someone to speak to you? Children respond best to kindness and patience; after all, they are just getting their bearings in a large and very confusing world.
Those who knew you best miss your kindness, encouragement, wisdom and aesthetic expertise.
If you want people to be nice to you, it's best to practice kindness back.
When seen in this way, honesty is best understood as kindness, not harshness.
You can't have friendship, not even best friendship, without kindness and respect.
Those of us who knew you best, continually miss your kindness, encouragement, intelligence and taste.
They enjoyed art, music, literature and intellectual discussion, but are best remembered for their kindness and compassion.
