Washington Irving: "A kind heart is a fountain of gladness."

Why This Quote Matters

The reason this quote sticks is that it is honest about fountain without being heavy about it. It makes a real point without turning it into a lecture.

You do not need to agree with every part of it. Sometimes the most useful quotes are the ones that push back on what you already think.

Not every quote is meant for every person at every moment. If this one landed, it landed for a reason.