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 William Bradford
At this time he received a striking illustration of the gratitude which one earns by the performance of a kindly act of self-sacrifice.
From The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, by Allan Pinkerton
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 Allen Chapman
They would perform this kindly act out of gratitude to Hoddan.
From The Pirates of Ersatz by Kelly Freas
I've only got my trouble for my pain; I'll never do a kindly act again.
From Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx by Sabilla Novello
