Quotes About Empathy

is the choice to expend energy in an effort to benefit the other person, knowing that if his or her life is enriched by your effort, you too will find a sense of satisfaction—the satisfaction of having genuinely loved another.

A gentle hug for older folks—and anyone else—makes them feel like the treasures they are. — Dianna Brumfield —

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. —1 Peter 4:8

Change your focus and you just might change your relationship.

Knowing is not enough. Loving is the best part of knowing. — Joseph Compaine —

Research has indicated that the average individual listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting and interjecting his own ideas.

Lord God, sometimes I forget how much a small gesture can mean to my spouse—even if his or her primary love language isn't gifts. Please help me to be thoughtful and to show him or her how much I care.

The best way we can make sure kids will grow up to be considerate adults is to demonstrate love for others while they're still small. — Jim D. Ferguson —

Since God forgives all my regrettable choices, how can I offer less to others? — Scoti Springfield Domeij —

Humankind has an amazing capacity to forgive.

When speaking might cause pain, love chooses to remain silent. — Jeanette Levellie —

By nature, we are egocentric. Our

Always seek the wisdom of those who love you. They may have just the right word for your situation. — Jerry Hamilton —

The manner in which we speak is exceedingly important.

Reprosurile legate de comportament ale partenerului sunt un indiciu clar despre limbajul principal al iubirii. [...] Reprosurile sunt o modalitate ineficienta de a cere iubirea.

Physical touch can make or break a relationship. It can communicate hate or love. To the person whose primary love language is physical touch, the message will be far louder than the words "I hate you" or "I love you." A

How do we meet each other's deep, emotional need to feel loved? If we can learn that and choose to do it, then the love we share will be exciting beyond anything we ever felt when we were infatuated.

To be instruments of God's love, sometimes all we have to do is show up. — Jean Davis

Somos egocéntricos por naturaleza. Nuestro mundo gira a nuestro alrededor. Ninguno de nosotros es altruista por completo.

People are always more important than any item on our to-do list!

Consider the person, not the action. God calls us to love. — Cynthia Owens —

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress. —James 1:27

We're never foolish to try to reach others with God's love. — Mark Littleton —

when no card or signature is included. — Diane Buller —