“The meditator’s intention is to purge her own mind of anger, prejudice, and ill will, and she is actively engaged in the… — Henepola Gunaratana Copy Share Image
One of my heroes is Mr. Sidney Poitier. In his autobiography, 'The Measure of a Man,' he talks about the difference between… — Michael Ealy Copy Share Image
We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for others. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
“There are two motivating forces in this life: fear and love. When we move from a place of fear, we are acting… — Grace Hildebrand Copy Share Image
It is in deep solitude that I find the gentleness with which I can truly love my brothers. The more solitary I… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
I was always shy. Writing was my only outlet. Because I always hid in a room, I spent a lot of time… — Jenny Lawson Copy Share Image
You can feel compassion for others without feeling victimized yourself. — Bette Midler Copy Share Image
“Wouldn't it be like really cool and kick ass if people demonstrated compassion for others on a daily..” — Niedria Kenny Copy Share Image
Acknowledgement: Understanding and compassion for others and their suffering is the next step. Put yourself in the shoes of people who don't… — Joy Bryant Copy Share Image
The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“As humans on earth, we keep screwing up ourselves without even realizing it. To get some temporary solace, we keep creating churches… — DAVID OKAFOR Copy Share Image
As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
When we endure our own tragedies or trials, most of us develop some empathy and compassion for others who are suffering. The… — William Hudson O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear… — Joseph B. Wirthlin Copy Share Image
Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as compassion for others — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“Tsultrim Tso, who possessed all the characteristics of a dakini, like gentle behavior and immense compassion for others,” — Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Copy Share Image
As we learn to have compassion for ourselves, the circle of compassion for others - what and whom we can work with,… — Pema Chodron Copy Share Image
For every teenager there are issues that make finding it hard. These girls are totally unique and totally like every teenager everywhere… — Linda Goldstein Knowlton Copy Share Image
“Pain does not necessarily lead to growth in character. Improperly processed, pain can lead us to bitterness and destruction. But Jesus demonstrates… — Kenneth D. Boa Copy Share Image
I wasn't going to say anything about that, Tabitha," he said quietly. "I only wanted to tell you that your compassion for… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
“We are nothing without compassion for others and for all other beings!” — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
Eat by Choice, Not by Habit combines the author's humor, deep compassion for others and knowledge about food in a way that… — Judith Hanson Lasater Copy Share Image
Nothing helps us build our perspective more than developing compassion for others. Compassion is a sympathetic feeling. It involves the willingness to… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Becoming chronically ill has definitely given me a greater understanding of human nature, and I've learned to accept people's lack of long-term… — Yolanda Hadid Copy Share Image
