Quotes About Empathy

When I meet gay fans out and about, they're so great to talk to - and I'm big on hugging, because I'm from the Midwest. They're just so energetic and loving. I'm proud to have those fans, and their support means a lot to me. I don't want just girls coming to my movies; I want guys to come, too!

It took me coming to the Midwest to realize I was the jerk. People are so nice here. They're so grounded.

I have mild social anxiety to an extent where, when I'm talking to a new person, literally the only thing I can think in the back of my head is: 'What do I say when they're done talking?'

When I first watched '8 Mile,' it was amazing. It got me. I loved it.

I have a gruff side. This is not exactly news... At the same time, anyone who wants to judge me for this can walk a mile in my moccasins. And then we'll talk.

The adage is true: Walk a mile in my shoes - or drive a mile in my car. There is nothing quite like sitting in the seat yourself.

I would like to see someone walk a mile in my shoes for five minutes.

I grew up less than a mile from folks that lived in shacks with dirt floors. I certainly know that there are needs in this country. Not too far from your house, if you look around, people need to be helped.

Eric Knuutila was one of those coaches who I could tell who cared, who went the extra mile, who made sure that it wasn't just about getting me on the mat and wrestling.

Walk a mile in my shoes, then come tell me how to live my life.

It's a joy to help others. One of our longtime favorites is Rawhide Boys Camp, located 45 miles west of Green Bay.

Every time I get a role of a mother, I try to find a different area, person or milieu where I can put the mother That's always exciting.

I've seen incredible acts of humanity in the military because people put themselves aside, and it's about the other person.

We need social and emotional learning in our schools. I think we also need to get good food in the schools. We can't be feeding our kids Pop-Tarts and chocolate milk.

Who's more annoying to work with, boomers or millennials? Depends on how you feel about emojis.

Why do we have 47 million people without health care? Because America has become about 'me'. What's happened to 'we' as a people? I believe in that and that resonates to most people.

Someone can tell you something a million times, but if you don't know what they're talking about, it's hard to adjust and even more difficult to become a believer.

This experience has also humbled me by giving me a true understanding of what millions of others face each day in their own fight against cancer.

When I learned how millions of children go to bed hungry, my only response was, 'What can I do to help?'

The American Negro has no conception of the hundreds of millions of other non-whites' concern for him: he has no conception of their feeling of brotherhood for and with him.

A lot of people think it takes millions of dollars to give back or inspire, but just you showing up means a lot.

I'm so grateful that anyone has connected with my songs, let alone millions of people.

When I left Milwaukee, and I had all these stories. I felt so responsible for people. It's a heck of a thing to do, to try to write someone's story.

When I'm around someone for about five minutes, I can usually mimic their voice.