Quotes About Compassion

So if God is forgotten, we want to join God in being forgotten. So if God is rejected and opposed and misunderstood and misrepresented, we want to suffer each indignity and sorrow with God.

the only viable response to religious hostility is love, empathy, compassion, understanding—not more hostility. (What could be more pathetic than a hostile fight against hostility?)

Church!" she cried. "Why would I ever go there? I was already feeling terrible about myself. They'd just make me feel worse.

Faith before doubt: it's about correct beliefs. Faith after doubt: it's about revolutionary love.

The problem is, it builds into the idea that the world is divided into stupid people, evil people, and people who agree with me. The first thing you have to learn is that there are lots of brilliant, kind–hearted people who just disagree with you.

Tell her nothing is impossible. Tell her that love is what separates humans from other living creatures, not hatred. Not violence—

My child, human love is an infinite resource. No matter how many times it is expended, whether stolen or given away, love can grow again—like a flower from a bulb—and fill your heart.

So I have failed you?" "Not at all. Your human frailties are not your fault.

Those who nourish themselves with hatred seldom realize they are starving. —Zensunni warning

My son, this is more essential than anything you will learn on an industrial world: people are more important than machines.

Where's the point in fighting and slaying if you can make a friend out of anybeast instead of a foe?

Are you going to go down on your knees and beg for your life, old one? Abbot Mortimer stared calmly into Cluny's savage eye. I will never bend my knee on my own behalf. However, if I thought I could save the life of one of my friends I would gladly fall down on both knees. But I know you, Cluny, better than you know yourself. There is not a scrap of pity or mercy in your heart, only a burning desire for vengeance. Therefore, I will not kneel to one who is consumed by evil.

There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.

You love young ones and babes, I know this. The young will always befriend and admire you...all the young ones of the earth belong to you in friendship. Be good to them. —Breeze, to Sunflash the Mace

to heal the sick, care for the injured, and give aid to the wretched and impoverished. So was it written, and so has it been

is because you are kind and good, not a hard-hearted pitiless rat like Cluny. Please listen to me. Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others. You are brave, Matthias. Already you have done great things for one so young. I am only a simple country-bred fieldmouse, but even I can see the courage and leadership in you. A burning brand shows the way, and each day your flame grows brighter.

Mrs. Churchmouse

Every relationship is an education.

If you find someone who can forgive all your bullshit... the least you can so is try to forgive them.

The opposite of war is fucking.

Honey girl, I don't care what you do as long as you're kind to everyone you meet.

Nothing like that is going to happen, Candy. After 9/11 and the gas attacks, our people have learned how important it is to take care of each other. It's a new New York.

Service is providing what's wanted, not what I'd like to give.

Commitment doesn't have conditions. A compassionate samurai follows through whether it feels good or not; average people do what they feel like doing.