With kindness and compassion being so essential to the human experience, it is no surprise that many things have come to symbolize these qualities. While some symbols of kindness and compassion ...

So, the class — politely, of course — would like to ask everyone across the country to help them spread the good word, and get the design named the National Symbol of Kindness. The kids ...

She dreams of the symbol going worldwide, similar to the way the popular “Life Is Good” slogan has evolved. She has trademarked the kindness symbol and slogan – “Be Mindful to be Kindful ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS — A local rabbi suggests that rather than focusing on a despicable hate symbol in town, people should focus on the acts of kindness performed by people since Hurricane Sandy hit.

As part of the series "What They Took with Them," Jose Linares tells of a crucifix that reminds him of his childhood flight from Castro's Cuba to the U.S. Last month, NPR brought you the story of ...

If you’re holding the door just to be helpful, you’re both kind and nice. Kindness, therefore, is about concrete actions to help others. Niceness is about being pleasing to others.