Quotes About Empathy

Saphira era un bálsamo para la frustración de Eragon porque con ella podía hablar libremente.

Il loro più grande conforto era semplice: non erano più soli. Sapere di avere qualcuno che ti vuole bene, che capisce ogni fibra del tuo essere e che non ti abbandonerà mai, nemmeno nella più disperata delle circostanze, dovrebbe rappresentare l'essenza di ogni vero legame, ed Eragon e Saphira godevano di quel privilegio.

If only everyone could see what we have seen, perhaps there would be less fighting in the world. You cannot expect wolves to become sheep. No, but neither do the wolves have to be cruel to the sheep.

To Saphira, he said, If only everyone could see what we have seen, perhaps there would be less fighting in the world. You cannot expect wolves to become sheep. No, but neither do the wolves have to be cruel to the sheep.

You were right. But I don't condemn her for it. Trianna deals with the world in the best way she can, as do we all. I understand that, even if I don't approve, and understanding - as Oromis said - breeds empathy.

Cómo es posible que esta gente viva tranquilamente cuando el sufrimiento a su alrededor es tan evidente?

I do not want him to die. No elf does. However, if every waking moment is a torment to him, then won't it be better for him to seek release?" Neither

Empathy? Empathy? What empathy can I afford my enemies? Shall I dither about whether to defend myself because it will cause someone pain? If that had been the case, I would have died years ago! You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.

Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks of himself as a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong.

Then Valdr showed them a nest of sleeping starlings, and Eragon could feel their dreams flickering in their minds, fast as the blink of an eye. At first, Valdr's emotion was one of contempt - the starlings' dreams seemed tiny, petty, and inconsequential - but then his mood changed and became warm and sympathetic, and even the smallest of the starlings' concerns grew in importance until it seemed equal to the worries of kings.

Then forgive him. And if you can't forgive, at least forget, for he meant you no harm, however rash that act was.

Learn what you can about Murtagh from this. Then forgive him. And if you can't forgive, at least forget, for he meant you no harm, however rash the act was.

Maybe," said Thane, "we aren't as clubfooted as you are.

You cannot help but be human

There is much you can learn from books and scrolls," said Jeod. He gestured at the walls. "These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.

Una vez tuve alguien a quien hablar, a alguien que entendía lo que yo era

The happiness of two beings might be a small thing when compared with the immensity of the universe, but what, ultimately, was more important? Suffering was inescapable, but to care for another and to be cared for in turn-that was the closest any person might come to heaven.

They do not care if they are trapped or not, for we cannot hurt them.

Understanding begets empathy and compassion for even the meanest beggar.

there had been someone to care for. Someone who cared for her.

Because we can better ourselves. Should we give in to our impulses to kill or hurt any who anger us? To take whatever we want from those are weaker and in general to disregard the feelings of others? We are made imperfect and must guard against our flaws lest they destroy us.

Pain is pain,' she said. 'It needs no description.

you had that…that…problem with Mary Ann

Something like hearing that your grandmother got her whole body pulled through the wringer on a washing machine, or something like hearing about a horse slipping on the ice and landing on some kid you went to school with.