kindliness vs kindness

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What is the difference between "kindliness" and "kindness"?

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ex)...one little boy wrote Wilhelm II a simple, sincere letter, glowing with kindliness and affection...
 

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A the little boy probably hadn't had the opportunity to be kind to Wilhelm II, then kindliness would refer the the quality of his character rather than any actual deed.
 
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