Compassion Quote by John Bevere Download Open image “A lack of compassion for others arises from an unwillingness to forgive their weaknesses.” — John Bevere ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Compassion Compassion for others Lack of compassion
The inability to forgive, that is the lack of compassion, is really nothing more than lack of knowledge. — Ron Smothermon Copy Share Image
Surprisingly, it's forgiveness, not guilt, that increases accountability. Researchers have found that taking a self-compassionate point of view on a personal failure makes people more likely to take personal responsibility for the failure than when they take a self-critical point of view. They also are more willing to receive feedback and advice from others, and more likely to learn from… — David D. Burns Copy Share
Our lack of compassion stems from our inability to see deeply into the nature of things. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Compassion isn't a sign of weakness, but a mark of civilization. — Nicholas D. Kristof Copy Share Image
Compassion for the other comes out of our ability to accept ourselves. Until we realize both our own weaknesses and our own privileges, we… — Joan D. Chittister Copy Share Image
“They who have no central purpose in their life fall an easy prey to petty worries, fears, troubles, and self-pityings, all of which are… — James Allen Copy Share Image
Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Most of the time, we make discoveries about how difficult people are at the moment when the difficulties have actually hurt us; therefore, we… — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
Weakness is something we don't like to admit we have. We hold it against people, until we experience it, and then we feel more… — Olivia Wilde Copy Share Image
Compassion is not feeling sorry for others. It's not soft. It requires an intellectual effort. — Karen Armstrong Copy Share Image
Lack of forgiveness causes almost all of our self-sabotaging behavior. — Mark Victor Hansen Copy Share Image
The enemy of intimidation attacks our soul. It is not defeated through psychology or positive thinking. Our weapon against intimidation is the sword of… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Today the meaning of the word believe has been weakened. In the eyes of most it has become a mere acknowledgment of a certain… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Simply put, the promises of God are not automatic; they must be acquired by faith. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“I will use this period of spiritual training in my life to focus on the greatness of my God instead of the impossibility of… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
When we filter everything through past hurts, rejections, and experiences, we find it impossible to believe God. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“Do we honor them for the extras? No, a thousand times no. We [honor them] because God gave us the charge to honor all.” — John bevere Copy Share Image
If you are still hurting from a past offense, it is because you choose to hurt. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
The focus of offended Christians is inward and introspective. We guard our rights and personal relationships carefully. Our energy is consumed with making sure… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
Half the misery of human life might be extinguished if men would alleviate the general curse they lie under by mutual offices of compassion,… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
“I fight with love and kindness as my weapons and compassion as my defense.” — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
I really enjoy making people laugh; I've discovered that's a great technique. That's as powerful as stirring their sorrow, stirring their compassion, because that… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“If you refuse to use physical force, then you will be at the mercy of your oppressor!” — Segun Magbagbeola Copy Share Image
For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe… — Geneen Roth Copy Share Image
I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We are puzzled and bewildered whenever we see suffering in this world because we have become accustomed to the mercy and the long-suffering of… — R. C. Sproul Copy Share Image
“Helpers in every corner, helpers in every hood. That's how we'll make the move, to reform from rude.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
May the gods have mercy on whoever pisses them off, because Zarek and Jericho will have none for them. (Madoc) You’d better be glad… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
But victimhood was seductive, a release from responsibility and caring. Fear would be transmuted into weary resignation; failure would no longer generate guilt but,… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image