Compassion Quotes

2560 Compassion quotes by 1265 unique authors

We give it up and just look directly with compassion and humor at who we are. Then loneliness is no threat and heartache, no punishment. — Pema Chodron
In all practices and traditions of freedom, we find the heart's task to be quite simple. Life offers us just what it offers, and our… — Jack Kornfield
To live a fulfilling life, we must combine passion with compassion and strength without strife; we must get out of our comfort zone and into… — Gabrielle
Every act of kindness and compassion done by any man for his fellow Christian is done by Christ working within him. — Julian of Norwich
Our challenge is to find the compassion for others that we want them to have for us. — Sally Kohn
We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier,… — Dalai Lama
Great communication, Character, Competitive drive, Consistency, Compassion, Confidence -- skills successful leaders share. — Avery Johnson
Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it… — Dalai Lama
By softening our attitudes, practicing mercy and compassion, we transform our lives by transforming other people's experience of us. Send love before you when you… — Marianne Williamson
I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect. — Dalai Lama
Have compassion for yourself when you write. There is no failure - just a big field to wander in. — Natalie Goldberg
If we begin to get in touch with whatever we feel with some kind of kindness, our protective shells will melt, and we'll find that… — Pema Chodron
The root of compassion is not empathy; that is kindness. Kindness is great, but it is not the ultimate compassion. Ultimate compassion relieves the suffering… — Ram Dass
I think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion. — Andrea Thompson
Above all, being a Democrat means having compassion for others. ... It means standing up for people who have been kept down ... — George McGovern
I see my parents as tiny children who need love. I have compassion for my parents’ childhoods. I now know that I chose them because… — Louise Hay
Do no harmful actions, do not become attached to the cycle of death and rebirth, show kindness, respect the old and have compassion for the… — Dogen
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that a system that produces beggars needs to be repaved.… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
The revolution and women's liberation go together. We do not talk of women's emancipation as an act of charity or out of a surge of… — Thomas Sankara
True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. — Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are the pillars of world peace. — Dalai Lama
Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. — Lucinda Williams
Compassion is all inclusive. Compassion knows no boundaries. Compassion comes with awareness, and awareness breaks all narrow territories. — Amit Ray
Compassion is one of the highest states of consciousness that you can choose to assist you in times of enormous pain. — Debbie Ford
Let your heart go out in spontaneous and immeasurable compassion. — Sogyal Rinpoche

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