Quotes about Compassion

Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even.

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.

There is within each one of us a potential for goodness beyond our imagining; for giving which seeks no reward; for listening without judgment; for loving unconditionally.

The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well.

The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.

Please," she whispered, her tears flowing unchecked. "Tell me what to say and I will say it gladly. If I have hurt your pride then take mine. I have no use for it without you.

It's hard to criticize someone if you are praying for them.

Never underestimate the significance of the little things done out of a large heart of love.

The world is now too small for anything but brotherhood.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.

When tempted to be disgusted at the dullness of another, or to be revenged on one who has wronged you, call to remembrance God's infinite patience and longsuffering with yourself.