"a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment"

[Odessa Dawn]

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”—Leo Buscaglia

What should I insert instead if I want to delete the underlined part without affecting the meaning?

 

[Matthew Wai]

A friendly affectionate act.

Not a teacher.

 

[Odessa Dawn]

How do I make it short if I have a short space?

 

[tedmc]

The power of human affection or just affection.

 

[Matthew Wai]

'The power of the smallest act of caring or affection.'

Not a teacher.