It is more important to be respectful than it is to be kind.

To have a conversation with someone we disagree with, respect is necessary, but kindness is not.

Immature, closed minded people will shut down and distance themselves from anyone who is not being “kind” to them. Using the absence of “kindness” as an excuse to be obstinate and arrogant.

False kindness is tedious and exhausting, especially when emotions are running high, and creates a barrier to mature and responsible debate.

False kindness is never respectful… to ourselves.