“We train in the bodhichitta practices in order to become so open that we can take the pain of the world in,… — Pema Chödrön Copy Share Image
We tend to think of heroes only in terms of violent combat, whether it's against enemies or a natural disaster. But human… — Diane Ackerman Copy Share Image
“Only be productive if you are in the right mental, physical and emotional space to do so. If you are sick, quit… — Kelly Martin Copy Share Image
I want to see more families have more compassion, more empathy in understanding that not every family is sitting there intentionally saying,… — Jo Frost Copy Share Image
The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested. — Richard Gere Copy Share Image
“Compassion doesn't arise from the belief that the evil in the world is somebody else's fault or that it is a result… — Holly Sprink Copy Share Image
Sometimes, you just have to stop caring, and let your problems solve themselves. Or, you could act like an adult and take… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Caring for animals is immensely grounding. Who you are and what you may have means nothing to them. The only way to… — John Whaite Copy Share Image
Most of us live our lives desperately trying to conceal the anguishing gap between our polished, aspirational, representational selves and our real,… — Maria Popova Copy Share Image
Evolutionary psychologists seem to want to unmask our noblest motives as ultimately self-interested - to show that our love for children, compassion… — Steven Pinker Copy Share Image
“Perhaps, Howard thought, the curtains and murals and pastel angels are a mercy, a dim reflection of things fit for the fragility… — Paul Harding Copy Share Image
I was raised Jewish, my wife was raised Catholic. Though we respect each other's heritage, and while many of our friends are… — Steven Levitan Copy Share Image
The root of compassion is not empathy; that is kindness. Kindness is great, but it is not the ultimate compassion. Ultimate compassion… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
“Go and learn what this [Scripture] means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION [for those in distress], AND NOT [animal] SACRIFICE,’ for I did not… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Two of my closest seminary friends broke all contact with me after I told them I was leaving priesthood and coming out… — Charles Benedict Copy Share Image
This idea of bringing awareness to our lives seems like a good idea, right? We'll gain a productive, enjoyable, reflective life and… — Tara Stiles Copy Share Image
“It is my greatest wish that victims of paranormal attack are treated with the respect and compassion they deserve, and that by… — Caroline Mitchell Copy Share Image
“Act with God's compassion, mercy and forgiveness in mind and you will always be right. Act with revenge in your heart and… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Would you like me to let you go home to your love today?" he asked. It was obvious that my preference for… — Kiera Cass Copy Share Image
Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world - but only with compassion can you… — Rasheed Ogunlaru Copy Share Image
“We are at the mercy of whoever wields authority over the things we either desire or detest. If you would be free,… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Because of his compassion Owen was always in trouble with his partners. They would have much preferred a tough, down-to-earth manager who… — John Kenneth Galbraith Copy Share Image
For you all think God is one who rewards good and punishes evil, but I say to you that God is one… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
“We needed to build deeper empathy for our customers and their unarticulated and unmet needs. It was time to hit refresh.” — Satya Nadella Copy Share Image
History is replete with instances of men, who, by dying with courage and compassion on their lips converted the hearts of their… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Now there are laws in many parts of the world which reflect the best of human nature. These laws treat people touched… — Shereen El Feki Copy Share Image
Compassion is the foundation of everything positive, everything good. If you carry the power of compassion to the marketplace and the dinner… — Rue McClanahan Copy Share Image
Making choices that improve things for all of us on the planet is an act of compassion, a simple act we can… — Daniel Goleman Copy Share Image
Some of the most morally conscious, kindest, most compassionate people are in the entertainment industry, people who want to affect the world… — Rainn Wilson Copy Share Image
The anesthetizing against caring really threw me for a loop. I was seeing it with 15-year-olds. It was how they were starting… — Peggy Orenstein Copy Share Image
Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they… — John Calvin Copy Share Image
“You may wonder why so many of my quotes - and all my work - is about love, compassion and inner peace?… — Rasheed Ogunlaru Copy Share Image
We, like the Mother of the World, become the compassionate presence that can hold, with tenderness, the rising and passing waves of… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
Do all men kill the things they do not love …… The quality of mercy is not strain'd It droppeth as the… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
“Uh-huh. You can’t fool me. The kind of compassion you have is like a diamond—won under tremendous pressure. Well, whatever fire forged… — Eli Easton Copy Share Image
Atheists anger doesn't prove that we're selfish, or joyless, or miserable. It shows that we have compassion, and a sense of justice.… — Greta Christina Copy Share Image
“I've never known someone to become more at home in his or her own body, in all of its flaws and its… — Matthew W. Sanford Copy Share Image
Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
“One woman put it this way: "...I'm a compassionate person, but I also don't want to be friends with somebody who doesn't… — deborah tannen Copy Share Image