do a kindness

Example Sentences

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“You did not expect a guard to do a kindness for you—that almost never happened,” recalled Jack.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren

I am the spirit of the man you buried yesterday by the forest path, and in return for your kindness to me I shall do a kindness to you.

From Canadian Fairy Tales by MacMillan, Cyrus

Generosity is to do a kindness before it is asked, and to pity and give a man who asks.

From Arabian Wisdom by Wortabet, John

"Nice boy! he never forgets to do a kindness and be a comfort to his Polly," she said, leaning her tired head on his buttony jacket, as he stood beside her.

From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May

When have you ever refused to do a kindness for anyone?

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette