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Quotes About Compassion

The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.
~ Albert Schweitzer
The only way to peace is forgiveness.
~ Pope John Paul II
The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands.
~ Robert Persig
In the future no human being is to find peace in the enjoyment of happiness if others beside him are unhappy.
~ Rudolf Steiner
It is my wish to leave a message to the whole world from the universe, a message of love and peace to the people of the world.
~ Yayoi Kusama
There is no path to Happiness. Happiness is the path. There is no path to Love. Love is the path. There is no path to Peace. Peace is the path.
~ Dan Millman
We can only move to a long-term resolution regarding terrorism and war by planting seeds of peace. We have to start with ourselves.
~ Peter Yarrow
Learning how to live in the greatest peace, partnership, and brotherhood with all men and women, of whatever description, is a moving and fascinating adventure.
~ Bill W.
My hands were weak, but I reached them out To feebler ones than mine, and over the shadow of my life Stole the light of a peace divine.
~ Frances Harper
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe.
~ Joanna Macy
Compassionate people are geniuses in the art of living, more necessary to the dignity, security, and joy of humanity than the discoverers of knowledge.
~ Albert Einstein
Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.
~ Jimmy Carter
Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Make me an instrument of thy peace.
~ Francis of Assisi
Whenever you share love with others, you'll notice the peace that comes to you and to them.
~ Mother Teresa
That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind.
~ Mos Def
He who is humble easily obeys everyone, fears to offend anyone, is at peace with everyone, is kind with all.
~ Thomas the Apostle
Nobody can keep on being angry if she looks into the heart of a pansy for a little while.
~ L.M. Montgomery
Peace has never come from dropping bombs. Real peace comes from enlightenment and educating people to behave more in a divine manner.
~ Carlos Santana
Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.
~ Martin Luther
Right human relations is the only true peace.
~ Alice Bailey
Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.
~ John Paul II
Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.
~ Sargent Shriver