What does it mean to be nice?

Many who receive honor, praise, and the laurels of recognition receive it for their bold, daring deeds. Our capitalistic society recognizes those who take great risks and earn great rewards. Many people respect people who are bullies, tyrants, and blunt loudmouths because of their "courage." I think it takes more character to be nice than to be abrasive, and it is harder to be effective than to be loud. Today the question I am trying to answer is,
     "Who was the nicest prophet in the Book of Mormon?"

"Nice" is a generic term, but what I mean by someone nice is someone who is humble, happy to serve in whatever capacity is necessary, and someone who is sensitive and yields to others' desires. I thought about Jacob and his sensitivity to the tender-hearted, and Nephi son of Lehi who forgave his brothers frankly for their attempts to kill him. I thought about Samuel the Lamanite and how he did not get angry as he gave his mission. I thought about Ammon who was more than happy to risk his life for the Lamanite king, the sworn enemy of the kingdom that could have been his. While there are many great examples in the Book of Mormon, Helaman the son of Alma stood out especially to me.

Criteria:
1. Peacemaker
Alma had just departed and was never seen again when Amalackiah starts rallying the people to appoint him king. What effect does Helaman have?
And it came to pass that as many as would not hearken to the words of Helaman and his brethren were gathered together against their brethren. (Alma 46:1 emphasis added)
Anyone who listened to Helaman was not involved in the conflict.

2. Willing to take any role, big or small
Helaman was asked to take on several roles and never declined or let others' expectations prevent him from serving. Helaman was willing to lead the church and did his very best at it. Mormon says Helaman and his brethren preached with exceeding great care, and that they were no less serviceable [than Captain Moroni]. Helaman's father was the first chief judge and lead the Nephite armies into battle against Amlici. Instead of feeling pressure to prove himself, Helaman was happy enough to lead a small band of 2,000 warriors, whom he called "his sons."

3. Plays a pivotal role but gives others credit
How many times does the commander get the credit for the victory? The commander makes a huge difference in the outcome of the battle, yet I am struck by Helaman's tribute to his rookie soldiers and their fighting.

4. Excercises influcence by persuasion and long-suffering
Like in this example:
But behold, as they were about to take their weapons of war, they were overpowered by the persuasions of Helaman and his brethren, for they were about to break the oath which they had made.

While Captain Moroni is a wonderful example of direct action, dramatic rallying, and passionate endeavors, Helaman quietly and effectively does his best to help his people. Helaman son of Alma is a wonderful example of someone who is humble and meek, or in other words, just a really nice guy. I hope I can remember and be more like him.