Compassion Quotes

2560 Compassion quotes by 1265 unique authors

Most of us are shrinking in the face of psycho-social and physical poisons, of the toxins of our world. But compassion, the generation of compassion,… — Joan Halifax
I've always been serious that way, trying to evolve to a more conscious state. Funny thing about that,though. You tweak yourself,looking for more love, less… — Bill Withers
No compassion will be tolerated for the Jews. We deny the Pope’s statement that there is but one human race. The Jews are parasites. — Robert Ley
Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective. — Bethany Hamilton
Compassion is the ability to understand how difficult it is for people to be the best of what they want to be at all times. — Joan D. Chittister
Compassion is not sympathy. Compassion is mercy. It is a commitment to take responsibility for the suffering of others. — Joan D. Chittister
Imagine a culture in which everything is geared toward helping all individuals become the best human beings they can be; in which individuals are driven… — Robert Thurman
Compassion is ethical intelligence: it is the capacity to make connections and the consequent urge to act to relieve the suffering of others. — Will Tuttle
Someday, beyond the clouds and all the world's wrongs, there will be love, compassion and justice, and we shall all understand. — Flavia Weedn
LISTEN to the small, quiet voice within that only ever guides you with love and compassion. Let yourself receive the inspiration of beauty and kindness.… — Stephanie Dowrick
As adults, we must ask more of our children than they know how to ask of themselves. What can we do to foster their open-hearted… — Dawna Markova
All pursuits are pointless and fruitless unless and until love and compassion are found and then are the foundation and destination of all you do — Rasheed Ogunlaru
Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world - but only with compassion can you heal and build… — Rasheed Ogunlaru
As we heal, the Earth Mother feels our joy. We are like cells in and on her body. The power of love, the power of… — Jamie Sams
Compassion, caring, teaching, loving, and sharing your gifts, talents, and abilities are the gateways to power. — Jamie Sams
I finally understood: In order to contribute to Africa, I would have to know myself better and be clearer about my goals. I would have… — Jacqueline Novogratz
Always remember, wherever you are, whether near or far, you had a mother who really, really loved you. The original mother. Once you've found your… — Zeena Schreck
Such sorrow— The cry of true compassion Sinks into my hard ego. — Taitetsu Unno
For a practitioner of love and compassion, an enemy is one of the most important teachers. Without an enemy you cannot practice tolerance, and without… — Dalai Lama
Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength. — Dalai Lama
Often when religious leaders come together, they talk about a particular sexual ethic, or an abstruse doctrine, as though this, rather than compassion, was the… — Karen Armstrong
Look to see who is truly serving the world, truly seeking to share wisdom and knowledge, insight and understanding, caring and compassion. Provide for these… — Neale Donald Walsch
Love is not without its flaws. The stronger the love, the more it tests you. Compassion and empathy will make true love persist. — Khalil Gibran
God uses change to change us. He doesn’t use it to destroy us or to distract us, but to coax us to the next level… — Beth Moore
Compassion is not feeling sorry for others. It's not soft. It requires an intellectual effort. — Karen Armstrong

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