Being hurt by someone you love Quote by Tom Krause
“A heart can never be full until it has been broken. Through tragedies in life we learn compassion. When our heart fills with compassion we learn the real meaning of what a heart is for - to share mercy and compassion with others. - Tom Krause”
About This Quote
Source Book: Compassionate Heart, Tom Krause, 2015
Heartbreak opens us to compassion, teaching us to share mercy with others.
In simple terms: Broken hearts teach compassion and sharing.
Embrace pain as a path to empathy.
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When to use this quote
- counseling
- self‑help
- volunteering
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering foster empathy?
- Can compassion heal personal wounds?
Pain may also cause lasting trauma.