In a world where instant everything is the norm, it’s easy to forget that patience truly is a virtue—especially when it comes to being kind.

Whether you’re stuck in a long line or dealing with someone who’s testing your last nerve, taking a deep breath and showing a little kindness can make all the difference. That’s where these quotes on kindness that remind us to be patient come into play.

They’re like little nuggets of wisdom, nudging us to slow down and consider the power of a kind word or gesture. If you’ve ever felt like your patience was running on fumes, these quotes on kindness that remind us to be patient will give you just the boost you need.

So, before you lose your cool, take a moment to reflect on these quotes and let them inspire you to keep kindness at the forefront, no matter the situation.

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Kindness Quotes

• “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop
• “Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain
• “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions.” — Amelia Earhart
• “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” — Harold S. Kushner
• “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama
• “Kindness is spreading sunshine into other people’s lives regardless of the weather.” — RAKtivist
• “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” — Mahatma Gandhi
• “How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” — Morgan Freeman
• “Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” — Charles Glassman
• “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
• “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” — Bob Kerrey
• “When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” — Harold S. Kushner
• “The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.” — Unknown
• “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” — Jackie Chan
• “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” — James M. Barrie
• “We rise by lifting others.” — Robert Ingersoll
• “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” — William Arthur Ward
• “The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” — Amelia Earhart
• “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward.” — Princess Diana
• “A kind word is like a spring day.” — Russian Proverb
• “Never underestimate the power of a kind word, a touch, or a smile.” — Leo Buscaglia
• “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee
• “Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” — Mother Teresa
• “If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction.” — Martin Kornfeld
• “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” — Plato

Patience Quotes

• “Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” — Joyce Meyer
• “He that can have patience can have what he will.” — Benjamin Franklin
• “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear.” — John Quincy Adams
• “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” — A.A. Milne
• “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regret.” — Unknown
• “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” — Saint Francis de Sales
• “Patience is the key to paradise.” — Turkish Proverb
• “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” — Aristotle
• “All great achievements require time.” — Maya Angelou
• “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” — Leo Tolstoy
• “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” — David G. Allen
• “Sometimes things aren’t clear right away. That’s where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead.” — Mary Pierce
• “With love and patience, nothing is impossible.” — Daisaku Ikeda
• “One minute of patience, ten years of peace.” — Greek Proverb
• “Patience is the road to wisdom.” — Kao Kalia Yang
• “Patience and fortitude conquer all things.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.” — George-Louis Leclerc
• “Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.” — John Ruskin
• “The greatest prayer is patience.” — Buddha
• “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” — Saint Augustine
• “Patience is the key to joy.” — Rumi
• “Slow and steady wins the race.” — Aesop
• “Good things come to those who wait.” — Unknown
• “The strongest of all warriors are patience and time.” — Leo Tolstoy

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Kindness and Patience Combined

• “Patience with others is love, patience with self is hope, patience with God is faith.” — Adel Bestavros
• “Kindness and patience will get you further than force and fury ever could.” — Unknown
• “Patience and kindness go hand in hand—one allows growth, the other nourishes it.” — Unknown
• “When you plant seeds of kindness, have the patience to watch them grow.” — Unknown
• “The most patient and kind people are often the strongest.” — Unknown
• “Kindness is the root; patience is the water that helps it grow.” — Unknown
• “A heart filled with kindness and patience is a heart at peace.” — Unknown
• “To practice kindness, one must first master patience.” — Unknown
• “True kindness is patient, expecting nothing in return.” — Unknown
• “Patience is kindness in action.” — Unknown

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Wisdom on Patience and Kindness

• “Patience is a virtue, and kindness is its greatest gift.” — Unknown
• “Be patient, be kind, and let life unfold as it should.” — Unknown
• “Kindness requires patience, but its rewards are endless.” — Unknown
• “The kindest people are often the most patient, waiting for others to catch up to love.” — Unknown
• “Kindness is silent patience.” — Unknown
• “A kind heart and a patient soul can move mountains.” — Unknown
• “Where patience and kindness meet, peace follows.” — Unknown
• “A kind word spoken with patience is a double blessing.” — Unknown
• “Kindness without patience is like the sun without warmth.” — Unknown
• “The strongest people are not the loudest but the kindest and most patient.” — Unknown
• To be truly kind, one must also be truly patient.” — Unknown
• “If kindness is the seed, patience is the water that helps it grow.” — Unknown
• “Practice kindness with patience, and watch how the world changes.” — Unknown
• “A patient heart is a kind heart.” — Unknown
• “Patience and kindness together can heal even the deepest wounds.” — Unknown

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