Who said “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”?

Misattributed

Not Philo. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundNot by Philo. Earliest known source: Ian Maclaren (Rev. John Watson), c. 1897.

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
— Philo
MisattributedNot by Philo. Earliest known source: Ian Maclaren (Rev. John Watson), c. 1897. · evidenceKindness
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APA

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” [Quotation attributed to Philo]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24837-be-kind-for-everyone-you-meet-is-fighting/

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Attributed to Philo. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24837-be-kind-for-everyone-you-meet-is-fighting/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Attributed to Philo. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24837-be-kind-for-everyone-you-meet-is-fighting/.