kindly act

Example Sentences

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Gentlemen, I am one of those who believe that a generous and kindly act is never unwise between individuals or nations.

From Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts by Bradford, William

Embittered by her sad past, she had no thoughts of the rights of others, until Ralph did her a kindly act and changed all the motives of her life.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen

Three years and nine months in jail for a kindly act!

From The Spoilers of the Valley by Watson, Robert

Beauharnais, came to thank the general for his kindly act of restitution.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan

—Burns A kindly act is a kernel sown, That will grow to a goodly tree, Shedding its fruit when time has flown, Down the gulf of eternity.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Literature by Ontario. Ministry of Education