Ronni Diamondstein
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Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
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“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” – Maya Angelou #kindness
“Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.” -George Sand #kindness
“Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.” Leo Buscaglia #kindness
“A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” Dalai Lama #kindness
“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.”
Harold S. Kushner #kindness
“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.” —Abraham Lincoln. #kindness
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou #kindness
“There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.” Han Suyin #kindness
Celebrating Jackie on this International Day of the Girl. She was quite a girl! #internationaldayofthegirl #kidlit #jackiekennedy #jackiekennedyonassis
"I feel beautiful when I'm at peace with myself. When I'm serene, when I'm a good person, when I've been considerate of others." Elle Macpherson #kindness
“Try to exercise gentleness, kindness and humour, and you cannot go far wrong.” Sophie Winkleman #kindness
“There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.” Han Suyin #kindness
“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” R.J. Palacio in Wonder #kindness
“We carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but the very choice of kindness.” R.J. Palacio in"Wonder" #kindness
“Take care, be kind, be considerate of other people and other species, and be loving.” John Lithgow #kindness
“Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.” Marian Wright Edelman #kindness
“A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.” Dalai Lama #kindness
“Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” Eric Hoffer #kindness
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Saint Francis de Sales #kindness
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama #kindness
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed." Maya Angelou #kindness
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” Jean Jacques Rousseau #kindness
Announcing POPPY’S PLACE a new page on my website. Check it out for POPPY’S PICKS and more. ronnidiamondstein.com/poppys-place/ #poppysplace #poppyspov #poppyofchappaqua #poppyspicks
Great to meet up with @12x12challenge writers at the @chappaquabookfest @lisavperron @ltolin @lisaljrogers @valeriebollingauthor @jyotirgopal @rebeccagardynlevington #ccbf2025 #kidlit thanks to Barbara McClintock for the photo.