Quotes about Empathy
What is essential in a work of art is that it should rise far above the realm of personal life and speak to the spirit and heart of the poet as man to the spirit and heart of mankind.
— Carl Jung
The old appeals to racial, sexual and religious chauvinism to rabid nationalist fervor, are beginning not to work.
— Carl Sagan
The worst days of darkness through which I have ever passed have been greatly alleviated by throwing myself with all my energy into some work relating to others.
— James A. Garfield
Especially now when views are becoming more polarized, we must work to understand each other across political, religious and national boundaries.
— Jane Goodall
Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it.
— Albert Schweitzer
When you feel yourself being critical, whether it is of yourself or another person, stop yourself. Look for positive aspects to admire.
— Ruth Westheimer
Maybe stories are just data with a soul.
— Brene Brown
Never judge a stranger by his clothes.
— Zachary Taylor
We must make every effort to extend a hand to the stranger, and continue to fight to make sure we don't give up on our American values.
— Jacky Rosen
For those of us that can do it, do something nice for a stranger. Do something nice for a family member.
— Arn Anderson
All asylum seekers at our border should remind us that we are a nation of immigrants and that we were once strangers at the border.
— Jacky Rosen
Our relationships are often harmed when we try to atone for our own sins while condemning the other person for his.
— Timothy Lane