Quotes About Empathy

Become the change you want to see—those are words I live by. Instead of belittling, uplift.

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

The energy we put out in the world is the energy we get back. So if you want more love in your life, set your intention to be more loving. If you seek kindness, focus your energy on empathy and compassion. Conversely, if you wonder why there are so many angry people in your life, look no further than the resentment you hold in your own heart.

anyone will ride in a limo but a true friend will ride the bus when the limo breaks down

The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.

Mercy is like a mirror. I think mercy is what you give to others with the hope that it will come back to you. It's what you give to people who don't deserve it. It's what you give to people who haven't asked for it. It's what you give and it will come back. — Bryan Stevenson

True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for that experience.

Love is when you choose to be at your best when the other person is not at their best.

To know that people care about how you're doing when the doing isn't so good, that's what love is.

The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you are able to give.

If you are in a place where you're more powerful than the people around you, listen as much as you talk. And if you're less powerful, talk as much as you listen, Gloria Steinem

The enjoyment comes from knowing the receiver understands the spirit of the gift.

Happiness is never something you get from other people. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you are able to give.

You can't get mercy unless you give it. You can't receive compassion unless you give it.

The old thing when you're pointing your finger, there's three fingers pointing back. And so I always tell people that whatever you focus on, you get more of. So if I'm gossiping about someone that I'm judging or being negative about, then I'm actually creating more negativity inside of me, and I'm not focusing on what I want.

Turn your heart toward what is good by cultivating forgiveness and compassion and mindful presence.

As a spirit dwelling in the ever-evolving human experience, I know that I am no better or worse than any other being. I simply am. You simply are. We are connected.

Become the change you want to see—those are words I live by. Instead of belittling, uplift. Instead of demolishing, rebuild. Instead of misleading, light the way so that all of us can stand on higher ground.

Quando você faz do amor ao próximo a história da sua vida, nunca existe um último capítulo, pois o seu legado continua. Você oferece sua luz a uma pessoa, e ela a faz brilhar em outra, e depois em outra, e assim por diante.

O que eu sei de verdade é que você não pode dar o que não tem. Se permitir que a suguem até o seu tanque emocional e espiritual ficar quase vazio e ainda continuar queimando combustível por puro hábito, todos sairão perdendo. Sobretudo você.

Getting sucked into other people's ego dysfunction & darkness robs you of your own light.

Mungkin orang tidak ingat apa yang pernah kamu lakukan atau katakan, tetapi mereka selalu ingat bagaimana kamu membuat mereka merasa.

My pain is your pain because all pain is the same

Sometimes I feel like Gayle is the better part of myself—the part that says "No matter what, I'm here for you." What I know for sure is that Gayle is a friend I can count on. She has taught me the joy of having, and being, a true friend.