"Where there is peace, God is." ~George Herbert

"Carve your blessings in stone." ~Anon
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
"Dictum sapienti sat est - A word to a wise person is sufficient." ~Cicero Ovid Seneca

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7/22/20

QUOTES EXCERPTED FROM: THE PARADOX OF KINDNESS

"It’s a sad fact of life, but people are quick to look down on others that are 'too nice for their own good.' They wrongfully perceive a kind person as a pushover, and someone that can easily be taken advantage of. What they don’t understand is that being kind to others requires a rare, special kind of strength that most (and likely themselves) just simply don’t have." ~Heather

"It's no surprise that so many people hesitate to reach out and help others. After all, what’s the point in giving others an inch when they’ll take a mile?" ~Heather

"It’s self-respecting to know what your limits are, to watch out for yourself, and to take a stand against someone who uses you." ~Heather

"Learning to respect yourself more so that others stop taking advantage of you and your kindness can go a long way in preventing others from abusing you and your benevolence." ~Heather

"No one said the moral high ground was an easy path to take, and you shouldn’t give up on being kind to everyone you come across, no matter how many times you’ve been taken advantage of and used." ~Heather

"Practicing kindness does not come easily for everyone. It requires an unparalleled level of empathy, understanding, and a resilient hope for the human race." ~Heather

"They don’t just demand your help or generosity, they expect your endless kindness and efforts, but without ever offering or intending to reciprocate." ~Heather

"We extend kindness to others out of habit, but then we realize just a tad too late that we’ve been taken advantage of." ~Heather

"What started out as a nice, thoughtful gesture on your part quickly turns into a one-sided, manipulative relationship with someone else." ~Heather

Reserve your kindness for those that appreciate it. Your kindness is something that should be respected, appreciated, and reciprocated. Unfortunately, not everyone will treat your kindness this way. Bestow your kindness upon those that deserve it. If someone that you’re being kind to continues to disrespect you, don’t waste anymore time or kindness on them.

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