It is no part of a physician's business to use either persuasion or compulsion upon the patients.

Compassion gives us a common ground to stand on regardless of your faith background. It gives us a chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder rather than go fist-to-fist with somebody.

of all the natural virtues these four are "cardinal," i.e., the hinges ("cardes") on which all other virtues turn, the foundations on which all the other virtues are built.

I'm merely trying to be something akin to a nice, kind, good actress.

You're a good man, sister

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Tzu-chang asked Master K'ung about Goodness. Master K'ung said, He who could put the Five into practice everywhere under Heaven would be Good. Tzu-chang begged to hear what these were. The Master said, Courtesy, breadth, good faith, diligence, and clemency.

Sometimes our talent is plain old everyday people skills that have been lost in our fast-paced society—listening, compassion, a sense of humor, and a positive outlook.

My mama used to say if you frown on the outside long enough, eventually you'll grow a frown on the inside, too.

Hardship finds its way into every life. It's just much easier to see our own than other people's.

most people get along as best they can. They don't intend to hurt anyone. It is merely a terrible by-product of surviving.

She looked around the room then, and her eyes got misty, and she said we kids oughta remember there was a time when some folks had it a lot harder than others. I couldn't see how things were so different now.