Be kind. You should always plaid for kindness. Always choose this side. You should be the one who cares. The one who speaks the kindness words.
Always.
But,
Being kind doesn’t forbid honesty.
Being kind doesn’t give anyone the right to be unkind to you.
Being kind doesn’t prevent you from speaking your mind.
Being kind doesn’t give in any way the right to anyone to commit injustice without you stepping in.
Kindness is one of your most powerful weapons, so don’t let it be your weakness.
Everyone deserves politeness and respect – even if they do not give it to you.
But not everyone deserves your kindness.