Quotes about Empathy
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
He that does good to another does good also to himself.
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
When we are well, we all have good advice for those who are ill.
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
When we are well, we all have good advice for those who are ill.
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He's offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person's life. You must learn to follow that love. Don't ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have.
— Joel Osteen
Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows? Maybe just like that little baby, putting your arm around somebody and letting him or her know that you care can help begin to heal that person's heart. Maybe you can give a rescuing hug.
— Joel Osteen
Do not be afraid to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any unforgiveness or bitterness. The longer you hide it, the stronger it will become and the harder your heart will grow. Stay tenderhearted. How? Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. —EPHESIANS 4:31-32
— John Bevere
Use your liberty in Christ to set others free, not to assert your own rights.
— John Bevere
They also thought to drive away his distemper by harsh and surly carriages to him; sometimes they would deride, sometimes they would chide, and sometimes they would quite neglect him.
— John Bunyan
You cannot enjoy others until you enjoy yourself because you cannot give to others what you do not have.
— John Maxwell
Tend to the people, and they will tend to the business.
— John Maxwell
People dont care what you know until they know what you care.
— John Maxwell