kindness
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“Together, Kimberly Hunt and Billy Ray Smith represent the very best of San Diego —individuals whose professional excellence is matched only by their kindness, humility, and dedication to improving the lives of others.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Science can explain the world around us, but magic helps us appreciate the wonder in the atomic arrangement of nature, chance meetings with open-hearted souls and kindness without expectation of anything in return.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Gu said the experience "humbled" him and made him realise there was still a "huge amount of kindness in people".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
As a child he lived on the streets of Uganda's capital before the kindness of a teacher changed his life.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
If you were a guest you would be treated with kindness and tea and all the best food they could offer.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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When I look back over these past months I am overwhelmed by the kindnesses bestowed not only on me but on my wife and daughters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
On Friday, Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen "remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year".
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024
He noted he is sometimes overcome by unexpected kindnesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Every hour, a thousand kindnesses are being done by someone who does not vote as I do.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
She felt it her bovine duty to make up for each and every one of Plug’s kindnesses.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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