Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. —Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

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Rosa from Sevilla MARCH 4, 2021
Beautiful forever
oluchi from from ilorin JANUARY 25, 2019
wow i love that
Sarah from Washington State NOVEMBER 8, 2018
I’m literally crying in some parking lot trying to be strong in this world of jaded hate and pain.
Victor from Staten Island ny JUNE 6, 2017
So true!
Henry from Las Vegas JUNE 7, 2016
I love Values
Noble from Aba MAY 15, 2016
Good one
Carole MARCH 24, 2016
the earth is so beautiful...
Rocio Marin from Phoenix Az MARCH 16, 2016
Beautiful
Andrea from Philadelphia PA MARCH 14, 2016
The best quote for life itself
Tammy MARCH 14, 2016
Thank you so much, that was a wake up call!
Nancy from Fort Wayne, IN MARCH 13, 2016
Inspiration words to maintain happiness and hope.
Nancy from Mineola, Texas  MARCH 12, 2016
Well said.
Nina from Bahamas MARCH 12, 2016
Wonderful quote. In a world where we are taught to be tough or aggressive, be soft, that's what we should aim for, be soft and have a heart for others.
Satyo from Jakarta MARCH 12, 2016
Love this quote. Have "Passed It On" in Facebook
Cynthia D from Miami MARCH 11, 2016
Very Inspiring, positive and uplifting! Thank you for taking the time to share!
Diane from AZ MARCH 11, 2016
I thought this quote for today was very well phrased.
Barbara from North Carolina MARCH 11, 2016
Appropriate for this election year . . . or anytime!
Jackie from Rhode Island MARCH 11, 2016
...worthy of posting~ JLM xo
Rebecca from Huntsville MARCH 11, 2016
Thank you. In today's world, for the first time in my life, I seem to need to be reminded of this daily.
Tt from Il JANUARY 4, 2014
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