Compassion Quotes

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"It is a kingly act to assist the fallen."

-- Mother Teresa

"It is a kingly act to assist the fallen."

-- Mother Teresa

"Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received."

-- Mother Teresa

"Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received."

-- Mother Teresa

"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger."

-- Mother Teresa

"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger."

-- Mother Teresa

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

-- Mother Teresa

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

-- Mother Teresa

"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."

-- Mother Teresa

"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."

-- Mother Teresa

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."

-- Mother Teresa

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."

-- Mother Teresa

"A warm heart is a source of joy."

-- Dalai Lama

"A warm heart is a source of joy."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings."

-- Dalai Lama

"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings."

-- Dalai Lama

"Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart."

-- Dalai Lama

"Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart."

-- Dalai Lama

"Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength."

-- Dalai Lama

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

-- Dalai Lama

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of all major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."

-- Dalai Lama

"The purpose of all major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."

-- Dalai Lama

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

-- Dalai Lama

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

-- Dalai Lama

"Love is the absence of judgment."

-- Dalai Lama

"Love is the absence of judgment."

-- Dalai Lama

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

-- Dalai Lama

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

-- Dalai Lama

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

-- Gautama Buddha

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

-- Gautama Buddha

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

-- Gautama Buddha

"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"If I love myself despite my infinite faults, how can I hate anyone at the glimpse of a few faults."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"If I love myself despite my infinite faults, how can I hate anyone at the glimpse of a few faults."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the weak, and in the diseased, really worships Shiva."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the weak, and in the diseased, really worships Shiva."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so."

-- Swami Vivekananda

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Hand-picked compassion quotes chosen for depth and honesty. Use them for daily motivation, quiet reflection, or to share with someone who needs them.

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Popular compassion quotes include: "He who has let go of hatred, who treats all beings with kindness... is dear to me." -- Krishna Also: "The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart." -- Krishna.

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"It is a kingly act to assist the fallen."

"Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received."

"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger."

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."

"A warm heart is a source of joy."

"Compassion is the radicalism of our time."

"Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

"As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings."

"Real change in the world will only come from a change of heart."

"Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength."

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."

"The purpose of all major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts."

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."

"Love is the absence of judgment."

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world—above, below, and across—unhindered, without ill will, without enmity."

"Radiate boundless love towards the entire world."

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."

"If I love myself despite my infinite faults, how can I hate anyone at the glimpse of a few faults."

"He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the weak, and in the diseased, really worships Shiva."

"Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so."

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