Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist and author known for such works as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The renowned author also gave us several timeless quotes, among them: "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." To me, Twain is saying that kindness is essentially the universal language. No matter a person's background, race, denomination, political affiliation, career, sexual orientation, and so on, everyone appreciates a show of kindness. Just like every person needs to eat and breathe, kindness is an inextricable part of the human experience -- regardless of where one lives. Unfortunately, demonstrating too much kindness can put people at risk of being taken advantage of, thus the reason it should be dispensed in moderation. Not everyone is naturally kind, but we can work toward becoming kinder and mo...