Compassion Quotes

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Peace is not just the absence of war, it is the active presence of a capacity for love and compassion, and reciprocity. It is an… — Dennis Kucinich
May you become as the waves of one sea, stars of the same heaven, fruits adorning the same tree, roses of one garden in order… — Abdu'l-BahÃ¡
Tell them, that, to ease them of their griefs, Their fear of hostile strokes, their aches, losses, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes… — William Shakespeare
The only thing we have to fear on this planet is man. — Carl Jung
Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person. — Rachel Naomi Remen
As often as Herman had witnessed the slaughter of animals and fish, he always had the same thought: in their behavior toward creatures, all men… — Isaac Bashevis Singer
As we learn to have compassion for ourselves, the circle of compassion for others - what and whom we can work with, and how -… — Pema Chodron
Religions don't own compassion; it is a human virtue. — Karen Armstrong
No sooner is the rage of hunger appeased than it becomes difficult to comprehend the meaning of starvation. It is only when you suffer that… — Jules Verne
Compassion instills a sense of calm, inner strength, and a deep confidence and satisfaction — Dalai Lama
The media have just buried the last yuppie, a pathetic creature who had not heard the news that the great pendulum of public consciousness has… — Barbara Ehrenreich
Compassion is more important than intellect in calling forth the love that the work of peace needs, and intuition can often be a far more… — Betty Williams
I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival. — Dalai Lama
It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to… — Dalai Lama
I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become… — Dalai Lama
I have observed that religious practice is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness itself. I have also suggested that, whether a… — Dalai Lama
I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to choose whether they… — Dalai Lama
It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance. — Dalai Lama
Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still. — Dalai Lama
World economies are always so tenuous and we are subject to so many losses in life, but a compassionate attitude is something we can always… — Dalai Lama

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