Today, Patton Oswalt was attacked by a man on the Internet slinging insults. Instead of lashing out, Patton took a minute to look at his profile and find out about the person behind the trolling behavior. Then, he responded. We can all learn from this response because it is exactly what the world needs more of.

Here’s how it went down. Twitter user Michael Betty posted this response to a tweet by Patton.

And you shoot basketball ike the sawed off little man you are.

— Michael Beatty (@MichaelBeatty) January 24, 2019

Patton then decided to take a look at Michael’s account and found a man who needed help.

Aw, man. This dude just attacked me on Twitter and I joked back but then I looked at his timeline and he’s in a LOT of trouble health-wise. I’d be pissed off too. He’s been dealt some shitty cards — let’s deal him some good ones. Click and donate — just like I’m about to. https://t.co/6zRdZ430WG

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 24, 2019

Patton donated $2000 and got his followers to join in on the giving. In record time, Michael’s GoFundMe reached beyond his goal and the anger of his words were washed away by the tears shed in overwhelming emotion from the kind act.

I want to thank everyone who came to my aid with generous outpourings- and also to @pattonoswalt without whom I would not be the recipient of so much love and support. I’m not a man who ever cries but I had to wait to send this. And to quote Stuart on Big Bang “meat tonight”! pic.twitter.com/r4Kc9zYk7E

— Michael Beatty (@MichaelBeatty) January 24, 2019

Twitter witnessed a beautiful transformation firsthand today. Imagine how much more beautiful our world would be if those lashing out in hurt, anger and suffering were met with the same kindness. There’s be a lot less suicide, a lot less violence and we’d teach a lot more empathy. Thanks for the reminder Patton.

Thanks to Patton’s generosity and the kindness of his followers, Michael’s GoFundMe campaign went from a few hundred dollars to over double the goal in just a few hours. See it here, read the medical issues that caused the need and see Patton’s generous donation that sparked a movement of kindness today. Michael’s GoFundMe

I always tell my children that people who hurt others are most in need of love and compassion. It always ends up being spot on. Be kind, especially when it’s hardest.