Quotes by Compassion The Srimad-Bhagavatam states that any bona fide preacher of God consciousness must have the qualities of titiksa (tolerance) and karuna (compassion). In the character of Lord Jesus Christ we find both these qualities. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada compassion character jesus The year showed me beyond a doubt that everyone practices cafeteria religion... But the important lesson was this: there's nothing wrong with choosing. Cafeterias aren't bad per se... the key is in choosing the right dishes. You need to pick the nurturing ones (compassion), the healthy ones (love thy neighbor), not the bitter ones. A. J. Jacobs compassion practice years I'm all for cafeteria religion. I think there's nothing wrong with cafeterias - I've had some great meals at cafeterias. I've also had some horrible meals, so it's important to pick the right things. Take a heaping helping of compassion and mercy, and leave the intolerance on the table. A. J. Jacobs important compassion thinking Humanity is not without answers or solutions regarding how to liberate itself from scenarios that invariably end with mass exterminations. Tools such as compassion, trust, empathy, love, and ethical discernment are already in our possession. The next sensible step would be to use them. Aberjhani empathy compassion humanity Compassion crowns the soul with its truest victory. Aberjhani victory compassion soul When faith is completely replaced by creed, worship by discipline, love by habit; when the crisis of today is ignored because of the splendors of the past; when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion, its message becomes meaningless. Abraham Joshua Heschel compassion names past When religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion, its message becomes meaningless. Abraham Joshua Heschel voice compassion names God is everywhere or nowhere, the father of all people or of none, concerned about everything or nothing. Only in His presence shall we learn that the glory of humankind is not in its will to power but in its power of compassion. Abraham Joshua Heschel compassion father people I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being. Abraham Lincoln nature compassion meaningful I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground. Abraham Lincoln nature compassion animal Americans in general have a lot of compassion, we just don't always have the same view of how that compassion is implemented. Adam Kinzinger compassion views Folklore and mythology, as well as man's catastrophic disregard for nature, are the meat of Joseph D'Lacey's horror. But the prime cuts are always compassion and surprise. Adam Nevill cutting compassion men I think there is a complicated side effect to overcoming evil in that we are forever changed by it. I think after we ingest some of the cruelty of the world, it takes years off of our lives, but it also gives us wisdom and a little grace, hopefully a sense of compassion. Adam Rapp compassion years thinking Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine. Adam Schiff compassion blessed war Transcend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion. Adeline Yen Mah abuse creativity compassion A hungry man is not a free man. Adlai E. Stevenson freedom compassion men [I]t is difficult to picture the great Creator conceiving of a program of one creature (which He has made) using another living creature for purposes of experimentation. There must be other, less cruel ways of obtaining knowledge. Adlai Stevenson I purpose compassion animal It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others. Adriana Lima important compassion kids Can you imagine if you really let it in that you are not a problem to be solved in any way? Imagine you knew that anything that would tell you otherwise is just a movement of thought in the mind that says "Whatever is, isn't the way it is supposed to be." So the biggest act of compassion starts within. And when the self is no longer seen as a problem, this is called "the peace that passes all understanding." Adyashanti compassion self peace Our illusions-the beliefs we hold on to-are the very doorways to our freedom. We simply have to enter through them without grasping or pushing away. We must not believe them, but we must not run away from them either. We need to see each moment of apparent bondage as an invitation to freedom. Then it becomes an act of love, an act of compassion, to stop running away. Adyashanti compassion running believe 1234567891011»