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Comments on: "Kindness is…" (33)
That is lovely! I’ve pinned it on my Quotes board. Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
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Thanks, Tina. Have a wonderful week, my friend! ❤
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Reblogged this on Religion & Science for Mind & Body and commented:
A wonderful Mark Twain quote about Kindness…pass it on!
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Hi, Mary. Thanks so much for sharing the love! 🙂 ❤
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Love the positive and healing thoughts here.
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Awesome quote. 🙂
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Thanks, Cathleen. I knew it was one I had to share… Have a fabulous week! 🙂
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And kindness seems to be in very short supply in recent months. And getting shorter.
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Perfect time to spread the love around… Hugs! ❤
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Yes indeed, Bette! Happy Easter to you.
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Thanks, Cynthia. Easter Blessings to you and yours! ❤
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Bette, I’ve never heard this quote before. What a beautiful reminder to all to be kind to one another.
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I’m with you, Michelle! Thanks so much for sharing the love… HAPPY EASTER! ❤
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Happy Easter to you, as well Bette. Hugs, my dear friend.
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Reblogged this on BOOK CHAT and commented:
A beautiful quote and meaningful quote.
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It is the language everyone should speak. Lovely post. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s a message that’s too good not to share… Thanks so much for your kind words. Blessings to you, my friend! 🙂
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Agreed. Thanks. Blessings to you nd yours.
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Beautiful image and quote, Bette -may the message spread around the globe. 😀
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Oh, Annika, how right you are about that. And, the wonderful thing is that it is contagious! Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Easter and blessings each day of the year. ❤
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I just love this quote, Bette – very inspirational!
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Thanks, John. We need to shout it from the rooftops and spread it everywhere we go… Twain’s inspiring words make me want to aspire to do that. Blessings to you, my friend! 🙂
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Great quote and beautiful pic. Just what I needed today. Thank you. 🙂
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I just love it, Norah! Wishing you a most wonderful day–may kindness surround you, my friend. Hugs ❤
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Thanks Bette. Sending the same wishes back to you, on butterfly wings. 🙂
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Mark Twain!! One of my favorites. I love this one and hadn’t heard it before.
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This one will remain on top of my list! How I need reminders and what a lovely one this is. Hugs and blessings, dear Micki! ❤
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Beautiful. I love Twain. He has some wonderful quotes.
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Me too, Diana. This one is definitely my new favorite from Twain. 🙂
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So True! How much this is needed for those that have eyes and ears.
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May there be many, Mary. Easter blessings, my friend! ❤
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Reblogged this on theowlladyblog.
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Thanks so much, Viv. Have an awesome weekend! 🙂 ❤
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