Compassion is that species of affection which is excited either by the actual distress of its object, or by some impending calamity, which appears inevitable; it is a benevolent sorrow for the sufferings or approaching misery of another. - Charles Buck
Be kind to people whether they deserve your kindness or not. If your kindness reaches the deserving, good for you. If your kindness reaches the undeserving, take joy in your compassion. - James Fadiman
Compassion is a lifetime business. You can’t say something like, “I will have compassion on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays only. But for the rest, I will be cruel”. That is hypocrisy. - Israelmore Ayivor
Compassion is not just a feeling; it is a response to pain that is deeply rooted in wisdom. It is a commitment to alleviating suffering and the cause of suffering in all its forms. - Christina Feldman
Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things. - Thomas Merton
A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. - Steve Maraboli
Compassion crowns the soul with its truest victory. - Aberjhani
Compassion is a mixed passion, composed of love and sorrow. - Noah Webster
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