Compassion Quotes

Small: She has no imagination and that means no compassion
"She has no imagination and that means no compassion"
Michael Foot, Politician
Small: My Lords temporal, today is the day to rise up against the regiment of Lords spiritual and proclaim the values
"My Lords temporal, today is the day to rise up against the regiment of Lords spiritual and proclaim the values of enlightenment, compassion and common sense"
Polly Toynbee, Journalist
Small: The gift that has been given to me says much about our capacity for great compassion and generosity, and I hop
"The gift that has been given to me says much about our capacity for great compassion and generosity, and I hope it sends an inspiring message to others about the importance of organ donation"
Steven Cojocaru, Critic
Small: But my experience is that people who have been through painful, difficult times are filled with compassion
"But my experience is that people who have been through painful, difficult times are filled with compassion"
Amy Grant, Musician
Small: It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Musician
Small: What President Bush has done speaks more than words about his feeling of compassion and commitment to people
"What President Bush has done speaks more than words about his feeling of compassion and commitment to people"
Thad Cochran, Politician
Small: The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nouri
"The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nourish the former and outgrow the latter"
Norman Cousins, Author
Small: Some major writers have a huge impact, like Ayn Rand, who to my mind is a lousy fiction writer because her wri
"Some major writers have a huge impact, like Ayn Rand, who to my mind is a lousy fiction writer because her writing has no compassion and virtually no humor. She has a philosophical and economical message that she is passing off as fiction, but it really isn't fiction at all"
Theodore Sturgeon, Writer
Small: Compassion automatically invites you to relate with people because you no longer regard people as a drain on y
"Compassion automatically invites you to relate with people because you no longer regard people as a drain on your energy"
Chogyam Trungpa, Philosopher
Small: We can choose between the future and the past, between reason and ignorance, between true compassion and mere
"We can choose between the future and the past, between reason and ignorance, between true compassion and mere ideology"
Ron Reagan, Journalist
Small: I am so proud of Michigans citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endea
"I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need"
Jennifer Granholm, Politician
Small: The Minnesota spirit of compassion and help for people in need has moved countless Minnesotans to step forward
"The Minnesota spirit of compassion and help for people in need has moved countless Minnesotans to step forward to provide relief for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina"
Jim Ramstad, Politician
Small: We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders
"We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders need to really address these issues properly now"
Dave Davies, Musician
Small: When one has love for God, one doesnt feel any physical attraction to wife, children, relatives and friends. O
"When one has love for God, one doesn't feel any physical attraction to wife, children, relatives and friends. One retains only compassion for them"
Ramakrishna, Leader
Small: You are not a problem that needs to be solved. You are a person who deserves love and compassion
Yung Pueblo
"You are not a problem that needs to be solved. You are a person who deserves love and compassion"
Yung Pueblo, Writer
Small: Kindness is the seed that grows into the tree of compassion
Yung Pueblo
"Kindness is the seed that grows into the tree of compassion"
Yung Pueblo, Writer
Small: Compassion is not a luxury, its a necessity
Yung Pueblo
"Compassion is not a luxury, it's a necessity"
Yung Pueblo, Writer
Small: A true king is measured not by his wealth or his power, but by his wisdom and his compassion
Philip III
"A true king is measured not by his wealth or his power, but by his wisdom and his compassion"
Philip III, Royalty
Small: Children, even infants, are capable of sympathy. But only after adolescence are we capable of compassion
"Children, even infants, are capable of sympathy. But only after adolescence are we capable of compassion"
Louise J. Kaplan
Small: Abraham Lincoln because he was a man filled with great compassion who believed that all men are created free a
"Abraham Lincoln because he was a man filled with great compassion who believed that all men are created free and equal, and was not afraid to stand on that platform. The way Lincoln lived his life has served me well in mine"
Sidney Sheldon, Novelist
Small: You have to take strength from the people that love you and the people that love Barbara and the huge number o
"You have to take strength from the people that love you and the people that love Barbara and the huge number of expressions of sympathy and compassion and support. That has been extremely moving"
Ted Olson, Politician
Small: Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering
"Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering"
Aleksander Kwasniewski, Politician
Small: The super power that I would choose would be compassion. Because thats what I think it takes to make it throug
"The super power that I would choose would be compassion. Because that's what I think it takes to make it through life-an understanding, a give and take. It saves an awful lot of resentment"
Craig T. Nelson, Actor
Small: My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. Shes made this experience much less miserable for me, with
Wil Wheaton
"My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. She's made this experience much less miserable for me, with her compassion, patience and understanding"
Wil Wheaton, Actor
Small: More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and
"More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding"
Paul D. Boyer, Scientist
Small: When theres that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier
"When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier"
Craig T. Nelson, Actor
Small: Theres nothing wrong with the free-enterprise system. But it has to have some compassion
"There's nothing wrong with the free-enterprise system. But it has to have some compassion"
Jim McDermott, Politician
Small: Pope John Paul, a man of peace and compassion, was one of the most revered leaders of our time
"Pope John Paul, a man of peace and compassion, was one of the most revered leaders of our time"
Bill Williams, Celebrity
Small: Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace
"Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace"
U Thant, Statesman
Small: I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been ca
"I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part, even temporarily, from their precious children"
Thomas S. Monson, Clergyman
Small: America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor
"America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor"
Paul Tsongas, Politician
Small: I lost my sense of trust, honesty and compassion. I crashed down and became what I consider an emotional mess.
"I lost my sense of trust, honesty and compassion. I crashed down and became what I consider an emotional mess. I've never been so miserable in my whole life. I just wanted to go to bed and never get up"
Shania Twain, Musician
Small: I do not say that one who is vegetarian is full of compassion and one who is not, is otherwise. We sometimes f
Morarji Desai
"I do not say that one who is vegetarian is full of compassion and one who is not, is otherwise. We sometimes find people, who are vegetarians, are very bad people"
Morarji Desai, Politician
Small: These things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth with
"These things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth without work, learning without silence, religion without fearlessness and worship without awareness"
Anthony de Mello
Small: For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet
"For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?"
Bell Hooks, Critic
Small: No, youre not allowed to be bossy when youre married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patienc
"No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience"
Star Jones, Entertainer
Small: I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their time. What I think struck me when I read Bushido
Tom Cruise
"I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their time. What I think struck me when I read Bushido is compassion. 'If there's no one there to help, go out and find someone to help.' That hit me, because I try to lead my life like that"
Tom Cruise, Actor
Small: You can do and use the skills that you have. The schools need you. The teachers need you. Students and parents
Dave Eggers
"You can do and use the skills that you have. The schools need you. The teachers need you. Students and parents need you. They need your actual person: your physical personhood and your open minds and open ears and boundless compassion, sitting next to them, listening and nodding and asking questions for hours at a time"
Dave Eggers, Writer
Small: The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mothers love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is tota
"The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested"
Richard Gere, Actor
Small: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation -
"Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation - through compassion and courage - about democracy, nonviolence and racial justice"
Mark Pryor, Politician