Quotes About Compassion

Her father had taught her not to judge people on such shallow points: What a man wore or owned had nothing to do with his heart and character.

She could not see his humanity, and Noa realized that this was what he wanted most of all: to be seen as human.

The Lord forgives, but the world does not forgive.

that a man must learn to forgive—to know what is important, that to live without forgiveness was a kind of death with breathing and movement.

For this was love, wasn't it? To have someone clean up after you, to think about you when you were sick, to not walk away when there was nothing to be gained for the labor required.

to live without forgiveness was a kind of death with breathing and movement.

Listen, if people don't like you, it's not always your fault. My brother told me that.

What did Joseph say to his brothers who had sold him into slavery when he saw them again? "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

Somewhere after being sorry, there had to be another day, and even after a conviction, there could be good in the judgment.

that a man must learn to forgive—to know what is important, that

Every child should be wanted

You must be a diligent person with a humble heart. Have compassion for everyone. Even your enemies.

She couldn't say this to her son, however, because Noa was someone who had studied, labored, and tried to lift himself out of their street, and he thought all the men who hadn't done so weren't very bright, either. He would not understand. Her son could not feel compassion for those who did not try.

Your grandmother Sunja and great-aunt Kyunghee visit me on Saturdays. Did you know that? They pray for me, too. I don't understand the Jesus stuff, but it's something holy to have people touch you when you're sick. The nurses here are afraid to touch me. Your grandmother Sunja holds my hands, and your great-aunt Kyunghee puts cool towels on my head when I get too hot. They're kind to me, though I'm a bad person—

Shall we exploit because we have been exploited,

How do you prove that you love God?

Somewhere after being sorry, there had to be another day, and even after a conviction, there could be good in the judgement.

O pai ensinara-a a não julgar ninguém por coisas tão superficiais: o que um homem vestia ou possuía nada tinha que ver com o seu coração e caráter.

emotional injustice

The world is awash in hunger. How could you cause your own?

You saw all sorts of things in a church where forgiveness was expected.

There are a lot of troubled young women in this world. We can't save them all.

If you love anyone, you cannot help but share his suffering.

Expect nothing and never disappoint; never harm and be kind. Enjoy the moment.