Man's sensitivity to the little things and insensitivity to the greatest are the signs of a strange disorder. — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
President Reagan is a rhetorical roundheels, as befits a politician seeking empathy with his audience. — William Safire Copy Share Image
Most of my work is comedy; it's meant to inspire empathy in people and help them find joy. — Zach Anner Copy Share Image
I know it might sound weird, but empathy is one of the greatest creators of energy. It's counterintuitive because it's selfless. — Angela Ahrendts Copy Share Image
If the earth does grow inhospitable toward human presence, it is primarily because we have lost our sense of courtesy toward the… — Thomas Berry Copy Share Image
Instead of saying that man is the creature of circumstance, it would be nearer the mark to say that man is the… — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
I need my 'art work' or 'entertainment work' or whatever to have empathy for or connection to the way I experience the… — Oneohtrix Point Never Copy Share Image
I fear that we are beginning to design ourselves to suit digital models of us, and I worry about a leaching of… — Jaron Lanier Copy Share Image
Empathy isn't as hard as it sounds because people have a lot of the same feelings. And it helps to understand other… — Kathryn Erskine Copy Share Image
“Sometimes what looks like insensitivity is a mask. A strong face someone puts on. Grief makes you feel vulnerable. And there are… — L.T. Vargus Copy Share Image
“We should not fear the fragility of truth, for it creates openness to correction, learning, and growth. It fosters empathy, making inquiry,… — Erik Pevernagie Copy Share Image
It wouldn't be nearly as much fun if everyone walked a mile in my shoes. There'd be like arms and legs, peckers… — Rock Cowles Copy Share Image
I started young but at every turn, listening provided a foundation for my leadership. I can say categorically that all the really… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
Empathy is choosing to see ourselves in another despite our differences. It's recognizing that the same humanity - the same desire for… — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
Empathy is experiencing others feelings and thoughts while remaining objective. It also requires that you are able to communicate to someone your… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
Shame derives its power from being unspeakable...If we speak shame, it begins to wither. Just the way exposure to light was deadly… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Instead of putting others down, try improving yourself instead. The only person you have a right to compete with is you. In… — Neil Strauss Copy Share Image
“Becoming aware of the intense suffering of billions of animals, and of our own participation in that suffering, can bring up painful… — Melanie Joy Copy Share Image
Being kind doesn't mean being soft or a wuss. Kindness is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of confidence.… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
I've always had a really developed sense of justice. As a child, I would rotate my dolls' dresses for fear that they… — Susan Sarandon Copy Share Image
“People ask, How did you get in there? What they really want to know is if they are likely to end up… — Susanna Kaysen Copy Share Image
“I'm too intense. I feel too much. And when I experience certain sensations, I act. Even if the situation is one I… — Tara Taylor Quinn Copy Share Image
Compared to other parents, remarried parents seem more desirous of their child's approval, more alert to the child's emotional state, and more… — Letty Cottin Pogrebin Copy Share Image
Ultimately, peace is just not about politics. It's about attitudes; about a sense of empathy; about breaking down the divisions that we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We grow up with certain cultural references but we need empathy to understand other people. — Santhosh Narayanan Copy Share Image
Don't just ignore the effort of a person who tries to keep in touch. People get tired. It's not all times that… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There were some advantages to being a woman photographer. I think women have more empathy with the subject. — Annie Leibovitz Copy Share Image
Acting is all about truth and honesty, and the sensitivity that's capable of transporting you. — Thomas Kretschmann Copy Share Image
I hope people who read my books feel empathy for us and really see us as complicated people. — Jesmyn Ward Copy Share Image
“mirror neurons create bonds of empathy, emotional attunement, and reciprocity between people.” — Fran Cohen Praver Copy Share Image
“The dual moral emotions of empathy and guilt activate the desire to right wrongs of the past and behave better in the… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws and doubts. It's often these things that help you find strength, compassion,… — Rasheed Ogunlaru Copy Share Image
I think to really write songs, you need empathy. You have to put yourself in other people's shoes. — Ryan Bingham Copy Share Image
Our ability to turn off empathy for specific kinds of humans and then use faulty logic to justify our beliefs is messily… — Eden Robinson Copy Share Image
All around you are people whose lives are filled with trouble and sorrow, and they need your compassion and encouragement. — Billy Graham Copy Share Image
“A great date isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up as yourself and creating a space for genuine connection.” — Ronen Dancziger Copy Share Image
I wouldn't expect someone who's been injured to hear my side until they felt that I had fully understood the depth of… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Self-compassion is key because when we're able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we're more likely to reach… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“We all need salespeople with humility, honesty, integrity, empathy and an old-fashioned work ethic that ensures the job gets done.” — Chris Murray Copy Share Image
Learn empathy/tolerate others extreme emotions and harness the power of your own reactivity. — Senoraroy Copy Share Image
