Compassion Quotes

2560 Compassion quotes by 1265 unique authors

I think we need more love in the world. We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to… — Ellen DeGeneres
Whatever life presents us, our response can be an expression of our compassion. — Sharon Salzberg
Character is revealed in the power to discern the suffering of other people when we ourselves are suffering; in the ability to detect the hunger… — David A. Bednar
The principle of compassion is that which converts disillusionment into a participatory companionship. This is the basic love, the charity, that turns a critic into… — Joseph Campbell
Have respect for yourself, and patience and compassion. With these, you can handle anything. — Jack Kornfield
I call upon you to draw from the depths of your being - to prove that we are a human race, to prove that our… — Elizabeth Taylor
My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit of… — Dalai Lama
The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness — Myles Munroe
Night after night, through years of performing and directing, I've stood in awe of the audience, of its capacity for response. As if by magic,… — Robert McKee
If the gospel isn't good news for everybody, then it isn't good news for anybody. And this is because the most powerful things happen when… — Rob Bell
Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness . — Dalai Lama
Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves. — Pema Chodron
Some people consider the practice of love and compassion is only related to religious practice and if they are not interested in religion they neglect… — Dalai Lama
The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. — Dalai Lama
Compassion is not an option. It's the key to our survival. — Karen Armstrong
It’s in our interest to take care of others. Self-centrednes s is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as human beings we… — Dalai Lama
Education is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. Compassion and peace of mind bring a sense of confidence that reduce stress… — Dalai Lama
Unfortunately, love and compassion have been omitted from too many spheres of social interaction for too long. Usually confined to family and home, their practice… — Dalai Lama
Compassion means full immersion in the condition of being human. — Henri Nouwen
When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help. — Dalai Lama
Compassion and love constitute non-violence in action. They are the source of all spiritual qualities: forgiveness, tolerance, all the virtues. They give meaning to our… — Dalai Lama
My main interest is in the promotion of human values. From birth we have a sense of affection and some sense of concern for others.… — Dalai Lama
The functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy. — Dean Koontz
The true spiritual secret is this: what you seek, you already are. True success is discovering your inner divinity~ it's the ability to love and… — Deepak Chopra
If the extension of your compassion does not include all living beings, then you will be unable to find peace by yourself. — Albert Schweitzer

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