I've learned... . That being kind is more important than being right.

The saying contrasts two competing aims in conflict: winning the argument (“being right”) versus preserving human dignity and connection (“being kind”). It suggests that correctness can be socially costly when pursued without empathy, and that moral maturity involves prioritizing compassion over ego, status, or point-scoring. The ellipsis implies hard-earned experience: the speaker has discovered that relationships and community often matter more than intellectual victory. The line also gestures toward a pragmatic ethics—kindness tends to de-escalate disputes and make future understanding possible—while “rightness” pursued aggressively can harden positions and damage trust.