Quotes About Compassion

We must rapidly begin the shift from a "thing-oriented" society to a "person-oriented" society.

In Plains, I saw Jimmy Carter as he really is - a nice, decent man... in terms of compassionate contribution to society, he certainly has proven to be our best past president.

As a society, we are typically deeply disassociated from animal cruelty, but more than ever, animal protection organizations are telling the backstory.

I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society.

When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.

Socialism must come down from the brain and reach the heart.

... the only argument against vivisection that will be seen to have lasting power - that we do not improve human society by means that debase human character.

We cannot progress as a society, as a people, if we lack compassion.

Hence I have no mercy or compassion in me for a society that will crush people, and then penalize them for not being able to stand up under the weight.

Raising self-centered kids is not good for society, but it's also not good for their own mental health to be completely self-absorbed.

Have compassion towards each other, including animals. Love and respect every living being on this planet - a key factor to a greater society.

We need to change society's ordering principle from economic to humanitarian values, from money as the bottom line to love as the bottom line.

The first thing to learn in intercourse with others is non-interference with their own particular ways of being happy, provided those ways do not assume to interfere by violence with ours.

Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.

I think vegetarianism is a crucial ethical choice for an individual and a society.

Where we find hate and darkness, may we bring love and hope, in order to give a more human face to society.

I would like people to pay attention to the idea of rational empathy, and that as a society, we are walking down a path that's well-trodden throughout history.

No form of violence can ever be excused in a society that wishes to call itself decent

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.

Any society that doesn't take care of its weaker younger members is not one to be proud of.

I think we live in a pluralistic society where we have to get along with each other and show common grace to each other.

We'll just have to get along. That's what people do, you know? They just get along. And try to help each other.

When will society, like a mother, take care of all her children?

Compassion for animals is something that every child has naturally but they are lured away from these instincts by society's nasty habits.