Today, kindness is commonly defined as "the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate," according to the Oxford dictionary. In ancient Greece, Aristotle defined kindness as "helpfulness towards some one in need, not in return for anything." Synonyms for kindness include "compassion," "empathy" and "love." These days the combined expression "loving kindness" seems to be catching on. The Dalai Lama is the first to agree that kindness, at least ideally, forms the heart of every great religion.
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