Compassion Quotes

2560 Compassion quotes by 1265 unique authors

When attention is given to the spiritual aspect of one's life, it brings a sense of belongingness, and responsibility, compassion and caring for the whole… — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Compassion starts with making friends with ourselves. — Pema Chodron
I have been asked hundreds of times in my life why God allows tragedy and suffering. I have to confess that I really do not… — Billy Graham
Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need is the true meaning of life. — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The greatest force of personal liberation is the decision to widen our circle of compassion, moving from focus on self to focus on service. — Marianne Williamson
If you make your best effort to be kinder, nurture compassion, make the world a better place, then you can say 'At least I've done… — Dalai Lama
Lord, as You have been to me, so I will be to others. As I pray, I'll measure Your compassion by the cross and Your… — J. D. Greear
I think both nature and grace live within everyone, and I always strive to be in a world of grace and compassion. — Jessica Chastain
Love isn't material. It's energy... We experience it as kindness, giving, mercy, compassion, peace, joy, acceptance, non-judgment, joining and intimacy. — Marianne Williamson
Just as a strongly flowing fountain is not blocked up by a handful of earth, so the compassion of the Creator is not overcome by… — Isaac of Nineveh
It is not enough to know the Son of God in the Father's nature only, unless we acknowledge Him in what is ours without withdrawal… — Pope Leo I
Gluttony should be destroyed by self-control; unchastity by desire for God and longing for the blessings held in store; avarice by compassion for the poor;… — John of Damascus
It is pointless for someone to say that he has faith in God if he does not have the works which go with faith. What… — Gregory Palamas
Even Bertrand Russell, who fancied he saw flaws in Christ's character, confessed nonetheless that 'What the world needs is love, Christian love, or compassion.' But… — Norman Geisler
Spirituality is the intersection of three paths: letting go of ego, an unconditional yes to the conditions of human existence, and an immeasurable compassion. — David Richo
Compassion being action without motive, without self-interest, without any sense of fear, without any sense of pleasure. — Jiddu Krishnamurti
Don't become a Buddhist. The world doesn't need Buddhist. Do practice Compassion. The world needs more compassion. — Dalai Lama
I feel with loving compassion the problems of others without getting caught up emotionally in their predicaments that are offering them messages they need for… — Ken Keyes Jr.
I stepped onto the spiritual path moved by an inner sense that I might find greatness of heart, that I might find profound belonging, that… — Sharon Salzberg
Compassion, along with love, is the face of altruism. — Dalai Lama
In Silence the heart illumines; veil after veil is removed.In the heart shines the Light of Love.When the Light of Love is seen shining within… — Kirpal Singh
Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflective in all our… — Dalai Lama
Beneath the sophistication of Buddhist psychology lies the simplicity of compassion. We can touch into this compassion whenever the mind is quiet, whenever we allow… — Jack Kornfield
When we speak of a calm state of mind or peace of mind, we shouldn't confuse that with an insensitive state of apathy. Having a… — Dalai Lama
We are part of the whole which we call the universe, but it is an optical delusion of our mind that we think we are… — Albert Einstein

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