Compassion allows us to bear witness to suffering, whether it is in ourselves or others, without fear; it allows us to name… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Ancient wisdom offers . . . a simple yet profound formula to guide everyone who leads, anyone who aspires to leadership: 'Do… — Wayne D. Dosick Copy Share Image
In any moment we can learn to let go of hatred and fear. We can rest in peace, love, and forgiveness. It… — Jack Kornfield Copy Share Image
Compassion is not against anger. When anger disappears, compassion is. Compassion is not to be fought for; it is not against passion.… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
“The absence of an empathetic listener, or more radically, the absence of an addressable other, an other who can hear the anguish… — Dori Laub Copy Share Image
Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“To those who rejected Him, righteousness would one day appear as a terrible justice; to the sinful men who accepted Him and… — Fulton J. Sheen Copy Share Image
“It was a problem to be solved nothing more. If his psych profiles all showed a lack of compassion and empathy… well,… — Luke E.T. Hindmarsh Copy Share Image
I went to Our Lady of Mercy, parochial school and I started Fordham Prep, but that only lasted about a year and… — Robert Barry Copy Share Image
For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh,… — Geneen Roth Copy Share Image
“Yet how often is it that we are rescued by a stranger, if ever at all? And how is it that our… — Douglas Coupland Copy Share Image
“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts,… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
I flattered myself that I was rather empathetic, that I had rather good imaginative empathy. I've realized now that that was a… — Decca Aitkenhead Copy Share Image
I traveled around America and then at nineteen, went to Europe and hitchhiked from London to the Himalayas in India. I studied… — Radhanath Swami Copy Share Image
“The concepts of mercy and humility were not just unappreciated in pagan culture, they were ridiculed by men of the highest learning.… — Vincent Carroll Copy Share Image
What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!' Pity? It was Pity that stayed… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“He’d seen for the first time how easily one might neglect those one loved by chasing the big story, the big lie… — Alex Christofi Copy Share Image
“She had wild eyes, slightly insane. She also carried an overload of compassion that was real enough and which obviously cost her… — Charles Bukowski Copy Share Image
Finally that time of the year is here. Happy Easter to you my friend. May the risen lord will your heart with… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Mirrors only reflect the outside features of a person. It's the heart, soul, honesty and compassion that make one beautiful/attractive. — Sarah Moores Copy Share Image
To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
Compassion is ethical intelligence: it is the capacity to make connections and the consequent urge to act to relieve the suffering of… — Will Tuttle Copy Share Image
“I know challenging situations are meant to make us stronger, but maybe I don’t want to be strong anymore. Perhaps I just… — Elelwani Anita Ravhuhali Copy Share Image
Show some mercy to this chair which has stretched out its arms to you for so long; please satisfy its desire to… — Moliere Copy Share Image
If compassion is so good for us, why don't we train our health care providers in compassion so that they can do… — Joan Halifax Copy Share Image
I gave up caring about anything, and all the problems disappeared. And it was after that that I found out the truth… — Fyodor Dostoevsky Copy Share Image
“It was once said that violence is the language of the incompetent. This is something to ponder while remembering that little acts… — Sean Azimov Copy Share Image
Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These… — Jim Kolbe Copy Share Image
“Real compassion comes from understanding that what feels true for someone is, to all intents and purposes, true. Doesn’t matter a bit… — James Rhodes Copy Share Image
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are never acceptable acts of mercy. They always gravely exploit the suffering and desperate, extinguishing life in the… — Pope John Paul II Copy Share Image
So if you have over-indulged during the holidays, for example, please don't beat yourself up, but rather have compassion and forgiveness and… — Marci Shimoff Copy Share Image
“Your strength will be found when you stop struggling with yourself, instead of thinking everyone is a struggle worth overcoming. Every obstacle… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
The Person Who Loves You A Lot Will Always Do Two Things Extremely For You Silently Caring & Openly Hurting To Make… — Ritu Ghatourey Copy Share Image
In my view, the best of humanity is in our exercise of empathy and compassion. It's when we challenge ourselves to walk… — Sarah McBride Copy Share Image
This girl right here, is so Gorgeous and one of the nicest people I've met. The caring and the truth in you… — Justin Moore-Writer Copy Share Image
“Coyote to Mercy: "I didn't know about you until a lot later. Then I stopped to check you out. You looked happy… — Patricia Briggs Copy Share Image
Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Only one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it… — Aeschylus Copy Share Image
“The forest wanted to beg for mercy but knew precious little about us. Pine trees roared like chainsaws, hoping this was the… — T.R. Darling Copy Share Image
If you have the chance to be exposed to a loving, understanding environment where the seed of compassion, loving kindness, can be… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
