“I do not ask the wounded person how he feels, I myself become the wounded person.”
― Walt Whitman, Song of Myself

“Hide yourself in God, so when a man wants to find you he will have to go there first.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Because I wouldn't want to die alone," I said, and my voice wobbled as I looked at Tamlin again, forcing myself to meet his stare. "Because I'd want someone to hold my hand until the end, and awhile after that.
That's something everyone deserves, human or faerie.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses

“When the Sun of compassion arises darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere.”
― Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power

“Compassion is like mother giving love to her children. Mother’s ways are higher than others, even when everyone rejects, mother accepts with her arms open and wide.”
― Amit Ray

“Life sometimes reminds us that it is sometimes heartless by giving something or someone we really need to someone who does not need or even want them or it.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“The language of light can only be decoded by the heart.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

“A friend is not the shadow that mimics you, but the one who casts all shadows away.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“He looked so pained that I dreamed of taking his hands and making him dance”
― Andrea Levy, Small Island

“Gain strength. Suck up energy. Make a point of appreciating the fragrance of the flowers and the beauty of the sunset. It is like armor. When you take a moment to practice my message you can then be armed with an ability to be detached. One is meant to forgive, to forgive and be compassionate."~Kuan Yin”
― Hope Bradford, Oracle of Compassion: The Living Word of Kuan Yin

“If you can teach your child to be compassionate and to be ethical, you will be the greatest teacher!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“Wisdom is nothing more than the marriage of intelligence and compassion.

And, as with all good unions, it takes much experience and time to reach its widest potential.

Have you introduced your intellect to your compassion yet? Be careful; lately, intellect has taken to eating in front of the TV and compassion has taken in too many cats.”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

“Be noble like the sun; let even those who resent you for shinning benefit from your warmth.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Sometimes those who love most deeply can't get past the weight of their own feelings.”
― James L. Halperin, The First Immortal: A Novel Of The Future

“Kindness has no religion – no boundaries. It is the trust of the soul.”
― Amit Ray, Walking the Path of Compassion

“Empowered Women 101: Forgive yourself for having chosen to expose yourself to people who don't care about your feelings and help others to do the same. Enjoy life! It is as simple as changing your focus or perspective when you start thinking about people from the past who hurt your feelings. Eventually, you will forget about those types of people because your time and attention will be taken up by more positive things/people/events/activities etc. When you understand how much time is wasted trying to make people see you, understand you, respect you, value you, like you or agree with you...life becomes a pointless negative fight for validation that will drain your happiness. You are worth more than the indifference, inattention or crumbs people throw you. You are a queen that demands respect and God will bring the right person into your life to make you forget why you ever wasted your time on nothing important.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“A compassionate leader always feel motivated to bring happiness and relieve the suffering of customers, investors, suppliers, employees, government and the communities.”
― Amit Ray, Mindfulness Meditation for Corporate Leadership and Management

“Whether we are the giver or the receiver, even the smallest act of kindness makes our day harmonious.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Status may capture attention, but it is compassion that captures hearts.”
― Henry Johnson Jr

“All deserts are born of human coldness.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Visvavatan: 100 Demilitarization Sonnets

“It’s not that people are not compassionate. But that compassion has to be aroused. Emotion is a critical factor in helping us understand an event, and it is a motivator that impels action as opposed to just abstract thoughts.”
― Sonia Faleiro, The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing

“By choosing me you are choosing to have a life that is a little less comfortable because of me.

This seems like something to be avoided.
To live vulnerably like this seems to be something to be avoided.”
― Brenda Seefeldt Amodea, I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain

“I feel so alone.
Shame survives by convincing me I am alone.
Whether my pain was caused by my bad decision or whether something tragic happened to me, shame is loud in my head.

All of God’s promises that I know do not quiet this shame.
Shame feels comforting when I feel so helpless.
Because it is easier to feel shame than it is to feel helpless.
Shame is something I think I have control over.

Except shame lies.”
― Brenda Seefeldt Amodea, I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain

“Be kind. Be generous. Be compassionate. The more we give, the more we receive.”
― Isabella koldras

“You don't need to be worth millions to be of value to the human world. Lend a hand to those in need, and you're worth more than the billionaires.”
― Abhijit Naskar, The Divine Refugee

“The truth is, I quite like making you happy." He shook his head. "I'm frightened to think too much about what that means, because I honestly can't remember the last time I wanted to do anything for another person, simply for its own sake. And without having an ulterior motive." His eyes, when they met mine, were so intense I had to look away. "But for you, I would brave a blizzard just to see you smile.”
― Jenna Levine, My Vampire Plus-One

“A kind heart is like a fountain overflowing with love. It is like the sky pouring down heavy drops of compassion.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, These Words Pour Like Rain

“Thank you," Mel said, brushing each stallion's gorgeous mane as she climbed out of the chariot. They all responded with excited neighs.
"They like you," Thalia said.
"All animals like her," Ree pointed out. "The chickens lay more eggs for Mel than for any of the rest of us."
"It's because I take the time to get to know them," Mel said.”
― Farrah Rochon, Bemused

“This isn’t a one-and-done thing for me. So, if you think you’re going to use me to scratch an itch, then you’d better think again.”
― Lotchie Burton, Gabriel's Fire: Action Adventure, Romantic Suspense, Multicultural interracial

“We do not allow others to control us, but we do understand and feel their pain when we realize that their controlling manner is a compulsion. Most controlling people cannot help themselves; they are not in control of the controlling. They are not insulting us by trying to control us; rather, they automatically take charge and dominate people and situations. They do this because of a chilling fear that they cannot handle letting the chips fall where they may. It takes a spiritual program to be liberated from the compulsion to be controlling - and to become compassionate toward controlling people.”
― David Richo, How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving