Compassion Quote by William Sloane Coffin

In its sentimental mode, compassion is an exercise in moral indignation, in feeling good rather than doing good ... In its unsentimental mode, compassion…

— Gertrude Himmelfarb

“We tend to view compassion as something we project outward—that is, as a presence or gift we offer to another person or on behalf…

— John Paul Lederach

Compassion is an act of tolerance where kindness and forgiveness reign. When we make the compassionate choice, we enhance the dignity of each individual,…

— Leo Buscaglia

Compassion is not a passion; rather a noble disposition of the soul, made ready to receive love, mercy, and other charitable passions.

— Dante Alighieri

Compassion is a mixed passion, composed of love and sorrow.

— Noah Webster

Compassion means full immersion in the condition of being human.

— Henri Nouwen

Compassion may be defined as the capacity to be attentive to the experience of others, to wish the best for others, and to sense…

— Joan Halifax

Compassion is the intention to see each human being as no better or worse than yourself, neither more nor less important, and as fundamentally…

— Timothy Miller

Compassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.

— Dalai Lama

Compassion is loving others enough to say or do what is appropriate from an empowered heart without attachment to the outcome.

— Gary Zukav

Compassion is the heart that never stops loving others. It is like a wellspring that never runs dry.

— Ryuho Okawa

“Compassion is a beautiful grace that releases hate and fearful emotions. Through the power of compassion, when put in delicate circumstances with dysfunctional human…

— Christopher Dines