Compassion Quotes

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I find that in the 21st century, there's not a lot of compassion for what other people are going through or the walk that they… — Tori Amos
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. — Maya Angelou
My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage… — Maya Angelou
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. — Maya Angelou
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. — Maya Angelou
Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. — Maya Angelou
It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody. — Maya Angelou
I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the… — Maya Angelou
You can't forgive without loving. And I don't mean sentimentality. I don't mean mush. I mean having enough courage to stand up and say, 'I… — Maya Angelou
Timidity makes a person modest. It makes him or her say, 'I'm not worthy of being written up in the record of deeds in heaven… — Maya Angelou
By bravely enduring our trials, we learn humility, compassion for others, and a great reliance on God. We also learn that our happiness and progress… — Lloyd D. Newell
I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you have right attitude… — Dalai Lama
Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me. — Lady Gaga
[What's beautiful about my mother is] her compassion, how much she gives, whether it be to her kids and grandkids or out in the world.… — Kate Hudson
What most of us need, almost more than anything, is the courage and humility really to ask for help, from the depths of our hearts:… — Sogyal Rinpoche
If you want to do your best for future generations of humanity, for your friends and family, you must begin by taking good care of… — Tarthang Tulku
Compassion is the litmus test and culminating touchstone of a spirituality of Earth. — Unknown Author
Compassion is like springwater under the ground. Your life is like a pipe that can tap into that underground spring. When you tap into it,… — Dainin Katagiri
The simple fact is that we must not-and we will not-surrender our borders to those who wish to exploit our history of compassion and justice. — William J. Clinton
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people,… — Nhat Hanh

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