American lawyer and political leader‚ Robert Green Ingersoll‚ once said that “kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.” In book one‚ “Fantine‚” in the novel Les Miserables‚ author Victor Hugo uses the helpless and beast-like character of Jean Valjean to demonstrate that when an individual‚ at his lowest point of being‚ is exposed to kindness‚ he may rise up and become virtuous‚ so that he may help others achieve this virtue in return. A helpless individual in the midst of a radically unequal
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Greek storyteller‚ once said‚ ”No act of kindness‚ no matter how small‚ is ever wasted.” Small acts of kindness can have huge impacts on others. First‚ small acts of kindness might cause the domino effect. Second‚ acts of kindness can make people’s day. Finally‚ doing small acts of kindness makes you a good role model for younger people. As a result‚ a small act of kindness can make a positive impact on another person’s life. First‚ doing small acts of kindness might cause the domino effect. If you
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Peter Buffet makes an interesting point that money does not buy kindness or trust therefore kindness is paid in hugs‚ laughs‚ gestures‚ etc. Peter Buffet writes‚ “The kindnesses that allowed me to trust people and in the basic goodness of the world could not be measured in dollars; they were paid for‚ in hugs and ice-cream cones and help with homework” (Pg. 12). Money does not buy kindness because there is no sentimental feelings when money is being used. For example‚ creating huge charities and
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What if schools taught kindness? What type of changes in our society would we see? Two teachers‚ Laura Pinger and Lisa Flook share their lesson from creating a "kindness curriculum" for young students. This twelve-week curriculum was brought to six schools in the Midwest. A couple of days out the week for twenty minutes‚ pre-kindergarten kids were introduced to stories and practices for paying attention‚ regulating their emotions‚ and cultivating kindness. This curriculum is said to improve kids’
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“Residential Schools Story More Complicated” In the article “Residential Schools Story More Complicated”‚ author Rodney A. Clifton‚ speaks on how all those that worked at residential schools are not all responsible for mishaps that may have occurred and shouldn’t be held responsible. Furthermore‚ he writes about the positive notes‚ of residential schools‚ such as education and healthcare that otherwise may have not been available. Perhaps this may be true but the mishaps that did prevail caused
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A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way Have you ever thought about what happens when people are kind‚ or how it feels to be filled with benevolence to other human beings? Recently I have found myself being very kind to other people and having concern for their feelings. Time flies by too fast to be hateful or rude to other people. We as humans often underestimate the power of kindness and caring‚ and don’t take into consideration of other peoples feelings. A simple smile or an honest compliment
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I am an active member of a service organization called Key Club. One day during Key Club week is Random Acts of Kindness Day. My goal was to start implementing this in my everyday life. On a daily basis‚ we can be selfish to the needs of others without even realizing it. Everything was put in perspective for me when one afternoon I stopped by the Dollar Tree to pick up some supplies. It was the cashiers birthday and she was turning 74. We wished her a happy birthday and she explained how her family
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In the Article On Kindness Thomas Hobbes views the act of kindness as a “psychological absurdity”. He believes that it is a selfish act only committed for self-pleasure for the true beast inside man. Nearly two centuries later it is clearly evident that mankind still believes in the principal of self-interest‚ and yet those individuals who do decide to be a part of society and show acts of kindness are viewed by eyes of suspicion because‚ are they committing an act of kindness based on benefits?
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sense of compassion to him. Even though I felt the guilt of stealing‚ “I stole some bread‚ some rind of cheese‚ about half a jar of mincemeat[‚]…some brandy[‚]…a beautiful round compact pork-pie[‚…and] a file” (Dickens 22) for the convict. I showed kindness towards Aged P as I “nodded as hard as I possibly could…[and] tipped him several more…[leaving him] in great spirits” (226)‚ for as Wemmick said‚ “Nod away at him…that’s what he likes. Nod away at him‚ if you please‚ like winking” (Dickens 226).
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modern technology‚ today we have got just about every amenity we need to live a comfortable life. Some people believe that modern technology has made our lives more complicated. They are of the opinion that we should learn to do away with it. Is that possible? Let’s examine. Modern technology might have made our lives more complicated‚ but one has got to admit that it has improved our lives in several other ways. For example‚ cars and buses have made commuting easier. Electricity has literally brightened
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