Compassion Quote by Gerald R. Ford

“If compassion and mercy are not compatible with politics," Ford said, "then something is the matter with politics.”

— Nancy Gibbs

Kindness and compassion aren't political qualities even though they get politicized.

— Derren Brown

You have to look beyond your known limited experience. Politics should be based on compassion.

— Swara Bhaskar

Compassion comes from the heart, not the government.

— Edward Britton

When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.

— Dalai Lama

Compassion is not a dirty word. Compassion is not a sign of weakness. In my view, compassion in politics and in public policy is…

— Kevin Rudd

Compassion is good but politicians have turned compassion into the welfare state.

— Thomas Sowell

The mind is no match with the heart in persuasion; constitutionality is no match with compassion.

— Everett Dirksen

Politics come from man. Mercy, compassion, and justice come from God.

— John Terry

Compassion is the enemy. Mercy defeats us

— Zoran

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals.

— Pema Chodron

Compassion is not sentiment but is making justice and doing works of mercy. Compassion is not a moral commandment but a flow and overflow…

— Matthew Fox