Quotes about Compassion

In diminishing the other we devalue ourselves. Respect and dignity are an intrinsic part of valued relationships.

The world is in great need. There is so much that needs to be done.

Isn't love the only thing that counts?

Jesus worked by changing the heart, not by legislating. Legislation can only force compliance. It can never produce the love necessary to change an attitude. Jesus

Doing and saying the right thing are not sufficient. Doing the right thing IN THE RIGHT WAY and with the person's comfort in mind is critical.

It is Christ who shows that unless a person's pain is understood, one will never understand a person's soul. He Himself is the best reminder of the reward of chasing truth versus chasing shadows.

here.Doing and saying the right thing are not sufficient. Doing the right thing in the right way and with the person's comfort in mind is critical.

The redeemed heart says, "The reason by which we live is the heart of mercy that does not keep a ledger.

The redeemed heart says, "The reason by which we live is the heart of mercy that does not keep a ledger.

think of compassion as the fundamental religious experience and, unless that is there, you have nothing.

Dear Mrs., Mr., Miss, or Mr. and Mrs. Daneeka: Words cannot express the deep personal grief I experienced when your husband, son, father, or brother was killed, wounded, or reported missing in action.

Yossarian was moved by such intense pity for his poverty that he wanted to smash his pale, sad, sickly face with his fist and knock him out of existence because he brought to mind all the pale, sad, sickly children in Italy that same night who needed haircuts and needed shoes and socks.