Quotes about Compassion

I feel bad for people in wheelchairs and people who have to use crutches.

I don't want to stand on stage night after night, without being on my face beforehand truly crying out for those that have come to the event.

I've got a letter from the Dalai Lama at home.

When you forgive somebody, it doesn't necessarily mean you want to invite them to your table.

You can't take care of charity unless you take care of yourself first.

Americans also don't need to be taught how to give. We don't need to be taught how to take care of each other or how to be charitable.

I now see that is a woman's God-given role to tend to the home and take care of the children: it's just that the entire planet is our home, and every child on it is one of our children.

I give to panhandlers on occasion, especially around the holidays, but have always been involved with charity, which was an important part of the way I was brought up. My siblings and I knew early on in life that we were incredibly fortunate and have never taken that for granted, so we recognize the importance of giving back.

I know from personal experience how damaging it can be to live with bitterness and unforgiveness. I like to say it's like taking poison and hoping your enemy will die. And it really is that harmful to us to live this way.

A majority, perhaps as many as 75 percent, of abortion clinics are in areas with high minority populations. Abortion apologists will say this is because they want to serve the poor. You don't serve the poor, however, by taking their money to terminate their children.

I say to people who care for people who are dying, if you really love that person and want to help them, be with them when their end comes close. Sit with them - you don't even have to talk. You don't have to do anything but really be there with them.

Can you ever forgive me? I already have. How could you? I don't deserve it. That's what makes it love.