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22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

As Edith Wharton once said, There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. A quote that perfectly sums up humanity. So which one are you? Do you light up people's lives or do you reflect the good things in life by showing them that there's no reason to be afraid?

Illustration : "22 photos that show a softer side to humanity"

Whatever your opinion, we're all capable of restoring someone's confidence and easing the suffering of others. This quote shows us that empathy really is a miracle-worker! So, in honor of all the 'living angels' out there, here are 22 photos that show the softer side to humanity.

1. Superhero window cleaners at a children's hospital

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© jjlew080 / reddit

2. When a starving child is happy to give you a lollipop

3. A police officer helping a homeless woman

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© gangbangkang / reddit

4. Definition of a 'true gentleman'

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© Pen1five / imgur

5. An elderly man had a heart attack while clearing his drive. After taking him to ER, the first responders returned and finished the job

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© optimoprimo / reddit

6. Help yourself...

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© BecauseTechnoViking / imgur

7. This New York hairdresser offers free haircuts to the homeless every Sunday

8. We love these swings for wheelchair-dependent kids!

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© rogueghost / imgur

9. At age 3, Jake was abandoned in a house on fire... today, he works with firefighters

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© WeirdAnimegifs4u / imgur

10. A firefighter giving oxygen to a tiny kitten

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© unknown / imgur

11. This Syrian refugee distributes food to the homeless in Germany as a way to thank the country that took him in

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© unknown / reddit

12. This 20 year old man designed a laundromat for the homeless

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

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13. This university professor volunteered to supervise the children of one of his students, after a babysitter cancelled just before one of his final exams.

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© claudiasu / reddit

14. This young volunteer musician plays music to sick people

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© u/Fsubilly / reddit

15. Christopher was so overwhelmed when he met his favorite band that he had a panic attack. So, they all laid down beside him until he felt better

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© Kane / Twitter

16. This brought tears to our eyes...

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© emerkaza / imgur

17. A mother was rushed to ER, so the first responders prepared dinner for her 5 kids and washed up afterwards

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© fatos desconhesidos / facebook

18. A handcuff in order to save her if she falls...

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© unknown / imgur

21. This boy was upset because he couldn't keep up. So an opponent waited for him and helped him over the line first!

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© unknown / imgur

22. An Australian man saves a kangaroo from a flood

Illustration de l'article : 22 photos that show a softer side to humanity

© m1lkq / reddit