There is a rollicking kindness that looks like malice.

Most people are far too much occupied with themselves to be malicious.

When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you.

Malice is a greater magnifying-glass than kindness.

I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice, and have received a great deal of kindness not quite free from ridicule.

A slight touch of friendly malice and amusement towards those we love keeps our affections for them from turning flat.