Compassion
Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.
To pity.
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Compassion Quotations
Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.
Albert Einstein
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Confucius
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
Dalai Lama
I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water.
Maya Angelou
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Dalai Lama
Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
Dalai Lama
I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
Lao Tzu
It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.
Erma Bombeck
Compassion is the basis of morality.
Arthur Schopenhauer
Compassion Translations
compassion in Danish is medlidenhed
compassion in Dutch is erbarmen, mededogen, medelijden
compassion in French is compassion, attendrissement
compassion in German is Mitleid
compassion in Italian is simpatia
compassion in Norwegian is medlidenhet
compassion in Swedish is medlidande
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