Compassion Quotes

"Everyone deserves to have their story fully told."

- Dominique Morisseau

"People who treat other people as less than human must not be surprised when the bread they have cast on the waters comes floating back to them, poisoned."

- James Baldwin

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love."

- Washington Irving

"Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o’er — fraught heart and bids it break."

- Shakespeare

"Two things people throughout history have had in common are hatred and humour. I am proud that I have been able to use humour to lessen people's hatred."

- Richard Pryor

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book."

- David

"I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say, ‘he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.”"

- Vincent van Gogh

""I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long, I will stay with you. If you need the medication again, go ahead and take it—I will love you through that, as well. If you don’t need the medication, I will love you, too. There’s nothing you can ever do to lose my love. I will protect you until you die, and after your death I will still protect you. I am stronger than Depression and I am braver than Loneliness and nothing will ever exhaust me.""

- Elizabeth Gilbert

""In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others.""

- Brennan Manning

"Understanding is a two-way street."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"The important thing is neither your nationality nor the religion you professed, but how your faith translated itself in your life."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"The same god created all human beings and He certainly never intended that we should have less respect for any one of His creatures than for another."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Think as little as possible about yourself. Think as much as possible about other people."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"It seems to me of great importance to teach children respect for life."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Hate and force cannot be in just a part of the world without having an effect on the rest of it."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

""Cheer for the underdog, and you’ll witness the extraordinary power of encouragement.""

- Brendon Burchard

"Giving back to those who are less fortunate shows great character and is the right thing to do."

- Cynthia Bailey

"Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love."

- Wally Lamb

"Your kindness and compassion make the world a better place. Continue to spread your love wherever you go."

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

"Sometimes people don’t notice the things others do for them until they stop doing them."

"Remember: everyone you meet is fighting a mighty battle. Be kind. Be understanding."

"Wishing you a 90th birthday filled with the joy, laughter, and warmth you have so generously shared throughout your life."

"Wishing you a 90th birthday filled with as much delight and warmth as you have offered to the world."

"With you, the world is a better place, stay as you are!"

"Happy 90th Birthday! Your gentle spirit has a calming effect on everyone you meet."

"Wishing you a remarkable 90th Birthday! Your love has touched the hearts of many."

"When you cheer for others, you cheer for yourself."

"Cheerleading is all about lifting others up and giving them the strength to succeed."