I guess mercy is a muscle like any other. You got to exercise it, or it just cramp right up. — Esi Edugyan Copy Share Image
It is in Rousseau's writing above all that history begins to turn from upper-class honour to middle-class humanitarianism. Pity, sympathy and compassion… — Terry Eagleton Copy Share Image
Our obligation to others and a gift to ourselves is to acknowledge and authentically express genuine appreciation for courtesies, caring and concern… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
We need to be constant advocates of empathy and compassion - and, to lead by example for standing up for what is… — Cedella Marley Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we're at the mercy of other people. We don't even understand the power they have over us until it's too late.” — Jennifer McMahon Copy Share Image
There is a moment after death when things can go one of several ways, when souls can mingle and reunite-or be forever… — Nancy Holder Copy Share Image
“ 'If life is pain, one could say that killing is an act of compassion. I look forward to my own death,… — Amanda Steiger Copy Share Image
“Watch your mouth. I pissed on your plan?’ he asks incredulously. ‘Ava, let me tell you, nowhere in my plan was it… — Jodi Ellen Malpas Copy Share Image
Always try to be more sensitive about people's feelings. Because there are times that a tear means happiness and a smile means… — Rani Waghule Copy Share Image
“I can't explain that, except to say there's release in knowing the truth no matter how anguishing it is. You come finally… — Sue Monk Kidd Copy Share Image
“A mothers Love is as deep and powerful as any ocean, in the depths of it forgiveness forever is found for her… — Raymond D. Longoria Jr Copy Share Image
The representatives of young professionals and woman entrepreneurs deserve seats at the big table to evolve viable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for… — Arancha Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“It’s important that what thoughts you are feeding into your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive… — Roy T. Bennett Copy Share Image
In caring for others and serving heaven, There is nothing like using restraint. — Laozi Copy Share Image
“Where you go, he'll go," Stebbs said. "I know it." "Tough caring about people, isn't it?" ... "Wouldn't trade it," she said.” — Mindy McGinnis Copy Share Image
There is no general doctrine which is not capable of eating out our morality if unchecked by the deep-seated habit of direct… — George Eliot Copy Share Image
“...no one belongs to anyone. We're all cut off at birth with a knife and left at the mercy of strangers. You… — Timothy Findley Copy Share Image
“Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence… — Dalai Lama XIV Copy Share Image
“Humanity was never meant for mediocrity. Yet many among us are now, and will forever remain, limited by their profound lack of… — Richard Duarte Copy Share Image
Compassion does not only refine and civilize human nature, but has something in it more pleasing and agreeable, than what can be… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image