I no longer think she's just being nice. She's being kind. Which is mu…

David Levithan
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I no longer think she's just being nice. She's being kind. Which is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen. ✨ David Levithan (2013). Every Day, p.38, Egmont UK
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I no longer think she's just being nice. She's being kind. Which is much more a sign of character than mere niceness. Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen. ✨ David Levithan (2013). Every Day, p.38, Egmont UK

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