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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles
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"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles"

- William Hazlitt

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This quote by William Hazlitt speaks with the power of generosity and compassion. It suggests that also the smallest gestures of generosity can have an extensive effect on the lives of others. A mild word, a kind look, or a good-natured smile can be enough to make somebody's day, to make them feel seen and valued. It can be enough to make someone really feel much less alone, to make them seem like they matter. It can be sufficient to make somebody feel confident, to make them feel like they can make it through whatever they are dealing with. Kindness can be a powerful pressure for good, and it can work wonders and accomplish miracles. It can be enough to make somebody feel like they can make it with the day, to make them seem like they can make it with the week, to make them feel like they can make it with the month. Compassion can be an effective force permanently, as well as it can work marvels and also achieve wonders.

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William Hazlitt This quote is written / told by William Hazlitt between April 10, 1778 and September 18, 1830. He was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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