Etymology of ‘kindness’

The word ‘kindness’ harks back to the Old English ‘kyndnes’ which meant “nation” – and has
roots in the word ‘kin’, as in one’s family, race or relations. The word eventually evolved into
our more modern understanding of “courtesy or noble deeds” by the 14th century. 

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In Book II of "Rhetoric", Aristotle defines kindness as "helpfulness towards someone in need, not in

return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped".
[1]
 Nietzsche considered kindness and love to be the "most curative herbs and agents in human
intercourse".[2] Kindness is considered to be one of the Knightly Virtues.

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%20concept%20of%20hospitality.

13th November has been designated World Kindness Day, an international day of recognition
highlighting good deeds, positivity and the common thread of kindness that binds all people around the
globe. The World Kindness Movement, which organizes the celebration, encourage people to take time
to reflect on acts of kindness they have experienced and how those good deeds have impacted their
lives. Participants are further asked to reach out and perform small acts of kindness for others in their
communities and across the world.

Reference https://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/kindness

12 Times People Confronted a Crisis With Kindness

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