Quotes About Empathy

The most valuable things in life are priceless. They are courage, compassion, wisdom, respect for ourselves and others, and a host of characteristics that we call the beauty of the human spirit.

In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.

There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behaves any of us to find fault with the rest of us.

As we grow in wisdom, we pardon more freely.

There are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be hard on them.

The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you.

Wisdom is something that comes, little by little, through a lot of listening.

If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.

Clean your finger before you point at my spots.

If you think communication is all talking, you haven't been listening.

It is a mistake to think you cant be hurt if you don't care

Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience, perfect wisdom, perfect compassion.

Why are people so unkind?

The heart that gives, gathers.

One who is mild rather than forceful has greater capacity for outreach.

We have much wisdom to gain by learning to understand other people's cultures and permitting ourselves to accept that there is more than one version of reality.

He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.

It's important to remember that people are always doing the best they can, including you.

Wise men don't judge: they seek to understand.

Indeed, good is not good if one does not suffer in doing it.

Compassion is a living, breathing, organic emotion that vibrates through you and links you to those around you.

Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart.

Use your imagination lovingly on behalf of another.

Only the wounded physician heals.