Compassion Quotes · Page 233

Where I say that He abideth sorrowfully and moaning, it meaneth all the true feeling that we have in our self, in…

— Julian of Norwich

The final causes, then, of compassion are to prevent and to relieve misery.

— Joseph Butler

“The “principle of charity” and the “science of compassion” are both crucial to any attempt to understand discourse and ideas that initially…

— Karen Armstrong

I am really sorry for caring u so much bhar:(

— Reynold

“Sometimes, in your battle with unbelief, your greatest ally will wrestle you—he might even make you limp—until you’re desperate enough to say,…

— Jon Bloom

Anyone who is practicing understanding and compassion can exemplify true power. Anyone can be a Buddha.

— Nhat Hanh

If I could have one wish, it would be for people to look at one another with open hearts and minds. Most…

— Sherrilyn Kenyon

“There is nothing sane, merciful, heroic, devout, redemptive, wise, holy, loving, peaceful, joyous, righteous, gracious, remotely spiritual, or worthy of praise where…

— Aberjhani

There are two things that Jack Bauer never does. Show mercy, and go to the bathroom.

— Kiefer Sutherland

Here's the gift of gratitude: In order to feel it, your ego has to take a backseat. What shows up in its…

— Oprah Winfrey

Some things have eternal value, and compassion is one of them. I hope we never lose that. Compassion for humans as well…

— Arthur C. Clarke

You pity the fool because you don't want to beat up a fool! You know, pity is between sorry and mercy. See,…

— Mr. T

“When you know the knower within, you don't need to know further. When you know the meditator within, you don't need to…

— Amit Ray

The Srimad-Bhagavatam states that any bona fide preacher of God consciousness must have the qualities of titiksa (tolerance) and karuna (compassion). In…

— A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

To some people, not caring is supposed to be cool, commenting is more interesting than doing, and everything is judged and then…

— Amy Poehler

The essence of Hinduism is the same essence of all true religions: Bhakti or pure love for God and genuine compassion for…

— Radhanath Swami

As the human race, let's continue to show love, compassion, and respect towards one another.

— Amber Liu

I believe that anyone can be successful in life, regardless of natural talent or the environment within which we live. This is…

— Jimmy Carter

“Compassionate people are boundaried people.”

— Brené Brown

Compassionate doctors sometimes lie to patients about the severity of their condition, and it is not always wrong to do so.

— Richard Dawkins

“We're connected by millions of shared experiences and dreams and nightmares, all tied together with compassion.”

— Laura Anderson Kurk

Mankind is not a tribe of animals to which we owe compassion. Mankind is a club to which we owe our subscription.

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

Why was this heart of mine formed with so much sensibility! Or why not my fortune adapted to its impulses! Tenderness without…

— Oliver Goldsmith

To desire Him to be merciful to us is to acknowledge Him as God. To seek His pity when we deserve no…

— Thomas Merton

'Breaking Bad' is great at blurring the line between good and evil. It makes you feel compassion for Walter White so you're…

— Jesse Plemons

Oxytocin is lauded for how it promotes warmth, generosity, social bonding, cooperation, trust, and compassion.

— Robert M. Sapolsky

If we dedicate a certain amount of time each day to cultivating compassion or any other positive quality, we are likely to…

— Matthieu Ricard

“Compassionate rulers love their subjects as they would an only child. They care for their followers even at the cost of their…

— Jamgon Mipham

I never understood why people want to do big things... Just do little things, with great Love.

— Heidi Baker

“At that point, Frank seemed to run out of words. There was somebody that he'd reminded me of, as he was spinning…

— Elizabeth Gilbert

“In solitude I get rid of my scaffolding... Solitude molds self-righteous people into gentle, caring, forgiving persons who are so deeply convinced…

— Henri J.M. Nouwen

When the world stops caring , so do I. When people start noticing, ill be gone.

— Jessica Gonzalez

“Bear hence this body and attend our will. Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill.”

— William Shakespeare

“Young back-to-the-landers who had felt reassured by the "real" skills of growing their own food and building their own shelter were now…

— Kate Daloz

Do not judge yourself harshly. Without mercy for ourselves we cannot love the world.

— Gautama Buddha

Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this…

— Nhat Hanh

“We must approach our meditation realizing that 'grace,' 'mercy,' and 'faith' are not permanent inalienable possessions which we gain by our efforts…

— Thomas Merton

I've always felt very blessed and lucky in the world, and I have great compassion for people who struggle to get through…

— Michael T. Weiss

“what was not a people may become a people; and she who did not obtain mercy may obtain mercy. And it shall…

— The Church Fathers

“I only wanted absolute quiet to think out why I had developed a sad attitude toward sadness, a melancholy attitude toward melancholy…

— F. Scott Fitzgerald