empathy Quotes

We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away.

I'm all about preaching forgiveness and compassion.

Rascals are always sociable, more's the pity! and the chief sign that a man has any nobility in his character is the little pleasure he takes in others' company.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door.

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

When we are well, we all have good advice for those who are ill.

See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.