Compassion Quotes

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Religions have become a hindrance, rather than a help, to our shared pursuit of peace and progress. They tend to make us meaner rather than… — Agnivesh
Let us never cease to feel compassion for those in want. Let us never tire of helping victims of injustice and oppression. He who puts… — Poul Hartling
Human it is to have compassion on the unhappy. — Giovanni Boccaccio
Compassion, the fairest associate of the heart. — Thomas Paine
Finally, the Program aims, through these means, to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs… — J. William Fulbright
...Why is compassion not part of our established curriculum, an inherent part of our education? Compassion, awe, wonder, curiosity, exaltation, humility - these are the… — Yehudi Menuhin
Every now and then, I'll meet an escapee, someone who has broken free of self-centeredness and lit out for the territory of compassion. You've met… — Marc Ian Barasch
Being anxious, or in a painful rush of any kind, kills the possibility of meeting anyone with compassion — Guy Finley
Love is not obedience, conformity, or submission. It is a counterfeit love that is contingent upon authority, punishment, or reward. True love is respect and… — Dan Barker
All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart. — Tahereh Mafi
Frequently people think compassion and love are merely sentimental. No! They are very demanding. If you are going to be compassionate, be prepared for action. — Desmond Tutu
If compassion was the motivating factor behind all of our decisions, would our world not be a completely different place? — Sheryl Crow
May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion. — Thomas Jefferson
What are the things that you can't see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love...They're the guiding lights of a… — Jimmy Carter
Compassion is a living, breathing, organic emotion that vibrates through you and links you to those around you. — Deepak Chopra
We evaluate others with a Godlike justice, but we want them to evaluate us with a Godlike compassion. — Sydney J. Harris
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate… — Dalai Lama
As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or… — Dalai Lama
Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm… — Dalai Lama
Only your compassion and your loving kindness are invincible, and without limit. — Nhat Hanh

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