To the extent that we hyper-separate ourselves from nature and reduce it conceptually in order to justify domination, we not only lose… — Val Plumwood Copy Share Image
“Daniel Siegel’s theory of mindsight—the brain’s capacity for both insight and empathy—offers a similar “Aha!” He makes sense for us out of… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I think art, especially literature, has the particular power to immerse the viewer or reader into another world. This is especially powerful… — Jesmyn Ward Copy Share Image
Writing, or at least good writing, is an outgrowth of that urge to use language to communicate complex ideas and experiences between… — John Green Copy Share Image
Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships. — Laura Linney Copy Share Image
“Not everyone is well-equipped to share your burden, And it's OK . . . Not everyone is receptive enough to bask in… — Ufuoma Apoki Copy Share Image
If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“If I could give one message to the bullied, it would be this: You are not alone. You are strong. You have… — Dan Pearce Copy Share Image
It's dangerous to think of yourself as a hero and someone else as a villain. It gets in the way of empathy. — Megan Ganz Copy Share Image
I like reading novels because it provides insight into human behavior. I am really interested in feelings and think they are what… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“You—who are smarter than cruise ships—can empathize, but also, however, you cannot. from “Cruise Ship Disaster Empathy” — Forest Lewis Copy Share Image
I remember, once I was stressed, with an upcoming paper deadline. That little Microsoft Word clippy guy would show up in my… — Rana el Kaliouby Copy Share Image
When you are doing a real life story, it requires a lot of sensitivity, a lot of responsibility. — Shefali Shah Copy Share Image
Empathy is why entertainment is always growing, and for millennials, everyone is judging them and trying to grab their attention by insulting… — Alia Shawkat Copy Share Image
Having pets can teach us a lot of things. For kids, they are often their first lesson in responsibility, and being responsible… — Cesar Millan Copy Share Image
“Am I sitting here now, months later, in Los Angeles, writing all this down, because I want my life to matter? Maybe… — Maggie Nelson Copy Share Image
“We are a package deal, however. Our trait of sensitivity means we will also be cautious, inward, needing extra time alone. Because… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
The more empathy you have and the more connected you are to society, the better off you'll be. — Jasmila Zbanic Copy Share Image
The idea of faking empathy to take a step forward to understanding - it's a really powerful idea. — Jonathan Groff Copy Share Image
One important lesson I learned over and over is that, when you walk into any troubled organization, there is a delicate balance… — Ben Sasse Copy Share Image
He's really sort of the devil. He's completely emotionally detached. He has no empathy. You find that in psychopaths. It's about power… — Ralph Fiennes Copy Share Image
You get your heart stomped by the opposite sex, and you're hurting so badly that you write 'Sometimes When We Touch.' But… — Dan Hill Copy Share Image
Criticizing others is a dangerous thing, not so much because you may make mistakes about them, but because you may be revealing… — Harold Medina Copy Share Image
