Quotes about Empathy

Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief.

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I weep For my shadow in the pool Can do better than that.

Marriage itself is consummated with the literal bodily union of husband and wife. From that point on, the husband should regard the wife as his own flesh. If she hurts, he ought to feel the pain. If she has needs, he should embrace those needs as his own. He should seek to feel what she feels, desire what she desires, and in effect, give her the same care and consideration he gives his own body.

How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.

Just rest another minute, Cass. You needed to cry those tears. You've been through a terrible time. Just let me hold you.

A helping hand is better than a critical tongue.

An open heart has greater power than a clenched fist.

Be the light you wish to see in others.

Be the spouse you wish to have.