At Martha Brook, we believe kindness can go such a long way. From a random act of kindness to a few encouraging words, it's often the littlest of things that mean the most. And one of the loveliest things about kindness is it's free to give, so no matter if you're looking to lift someone's spirits, let someone know you're thinking of them or you just want to spread a little joy we've found 10 of the best kindness quotes to share in 2026.
10 of the best kindness quotes to share in 2026
1. If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours - Dolly Parton
2. Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world - Pema Chodron
3. How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time - Morgan Freeman
4. Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud - Maya Angelou
5. Kindness has a way of spreading: one thoughtful gesture can inspire another - Unknown
6. The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention - Khalil Gibran
7. Carry out random acts of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you - Princess Diana
8. A warm smile is the universal language of kindness - William Arthur Ward
9. Every act of kindness is a piece of love we leave behind - Paul Williams
10. Choose being kind over being right and you’ll be right every time - Richard Carlson
P.S. We hope this has inspired you to share a little kindness this World Kindness Day! Let us know in the comments if there are any other best kindness quotes to share in 2026.
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