Compassion Quotes

2560 Compassion quotes by 1265 unique authors

The universe does not judge us; it only provides consequences and lessons and opportunities to balance and learn through the law of cause and effect.… — Dan Millman
But compassion is a deeper thing that waits beyond the tension of choosing sides. Compassion, in practice, does not require us to give up the… — Mark Nepo
Compassion is the foundation of everything positive, everything good. If you carry the power of compassion to the marketplace and the dinner table, you can… — Rue McClanahan
There is nothing more ugly than an orthodoxy without understanding or compassion. — Francis Schaeffer
Marriage means handing over yourself, your body, your future, your keeping to the one whom you dearly love, although this person may, in many ways,… — Ravi Zacharias
A community united by the ideals of compassion and creativity has incredible power. Art of all kinds---music, literature, traditional arts, visual arts---can lift a community. — Martin O'Malley
I committed to doing everything I could to put compassion on the scientific map. — Richard Davidson
Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer. — Rachel
But let us not forget that human love and compassion are equally deeply rooted in our primate heritage, and in this sphere too our sensibilities… — Jane Goodall
Saving the world requires saving democracy. That requires well-informed citizens. Conservation, environment, poverty, community, education, family, health, economy- these combine to make one quest: liberty… — Carl Safina
The compass of compassion asks not what is good for me? but what is good? Not what is best for me but what is best.… — Carl Safina
Whether on'e special emphasis is global warming or child welfare, the cause is the same cause. And justice comes from the same place being human… — Carl Safina
Of all the journeys to undertake, the one of self-compassion is one of utmost importance for long-term well-being. — Unknown Author
Don't judge someone's attitude until you've felt their pain. — Kendall Jenner
I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to… — Jennifer Granholm
Can you be compassionate even to those who have no compassion? If so, there is no finer karma that you can create. — Gary Zukav
Look Back in forgiveness, forward in hope, down in compassion and up in gratitude. — Zig Ziglar
Compassion constitutes a radical form of criticism, for it announces that the hurt is to be taken seriously, that the hurt is not to be… — Walter Brueggemann
Jesus' whole life and mission involve accepting powerlessness and revealing in this powerlessness the limitlessness of God's love. Here we see what compassion means. It… — Henri Nouwen
I think my government are fascists. I feel that if we don't change from a society that worships money and power over to one that… — Patch Adams
The Minnesota spirit of compassion and help for people in need has moved countless Minnesotans to step forward to provide relief for the survivors of… — Jim Ramstad
Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These are skills few… — Jim Kolbe
The hope for the twentieth century rests on recognition that war and depression are man-made, and needless. They can be avoided in the future by… — Carroll Quigley
If you see the humanity in the world, grains of sand that bring everything to a halt — it's corruption, clashes of egos, human factors… — Matthieu Ricard
We must remain hopeful that a universal ethic of courage, caring, sharing, respect, radical compassion, and love will make a difference even if we do… — Marc Bekoff

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