Compassionate Quotes - Page 29

• The best way to create a purposeful life is to allow the soul's decision to precede the body's action. One does not do something in order to be compassionate, one is compassionate and, therefore, does certain things in certain ways. The actions of the body were meant to be reflections of a state of being, not attempts to attain a state of being.

  Neale Donald Walsch

  Reflection, Order, Decision

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• Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.

  George W. Bush

  Government, People, Answers

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• Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers in the West, a rare combination of mystic, poet, scholar, and activist. His luminous presence and the simple, compassionate clarity of his writings have touched countless lives.

  Joanna Macy

  Teacher, Buddhist, Writing

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• Life experiences can, at times, be quite humbling, but you learn from them. But I like the changes in my life and what kind of person they've made me into. I'm very open, not as judgmental as I was in my twenties, and a lot more compassionate.

  Donna Air

  Twenties, Kind, Judgmental

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• Anyen Rinpoche is a compassionate embodiment of wisdom. The skillful teachings in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath will be a source of peace and happiness for many in these troubled times, for which I am very grateful.

  Garchen Rinpoche

  Yoga, Teaching, Grateful

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• Me being a compassionate person, I would never hold any grudges against my ex.

  Amber Rose

  Grudge, Persons, Exes

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• Always recognize the dreamlike qualities of life and reduce attachment and aversion. Practice goodheartedness toward all beings. Be loving and compassionate, no matter what others do to you. What they do will not matter so much when you see it as a dream. The trick is to have positive intention during the dream. This is the essential point. This is true spirituality.

  Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche

  Dream, Attachment, Practice

  "Life in Relation to Death". Second Edition,

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• If you're self-compassionate, you'll tend to have higher self-esteem than if you're endlessly self-critical. And like high self-esteem - self-compassion is associated with significantly less anxiety and depression, as well as more happiness, optimism, and positive emotions.

  David D. Burns

  Self Esteem, Compassion, Optimism

  Source: time.com

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• In my view, the ideal prime minister is patient, hard-working, compassionate and has a clear vision, driven by the fair go.

  Julia Gillard

  Hard Work, Views, Vision

  "Julia Gillard: 20 people, 20 questions". The Guardian Interview, www.theguardian.com. May 26, 2013.

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• There are times when telling lies are not a bad thing. It can be a compassionate thing. But to make it benign, you have to be aware of your compassionate reasons for telling that lie.

  Richard Gere

  Lying, Reason, Benign

  "The Hoax - Richard Gere interview". Interview with Jack Foley, www.indielondon.co.uk.

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• I call my philosophy and approach compassionate conservatism. It is compassionate to actively help our fellow citizens in need. It is conservative to insist on responsibility and results. And with this hopeful approach, we will make a real difference in people's lives.

  George W. Bush

  Philosophy, Real, Responsibility

  Address on Compassionate Conservatism, delivered 30 April 2002, San Jose, California

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• People are selfish. But they can also be compassionate and generous, and they care about the country. But not when they feel threatened. That’s why this is such a crucial time. We can go in either direction. But if we don’t make a choice soon, it will be too late to turn things around. I think people are willing to make the right choice. But they need leadership. They’re hungry for leadership.

  Robert Kennedy

  Country, Selfish, Thinking

  "Seven Things Barack Obama Should Do to Keep from Blowing It" by Arianna Huffington, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 10, 2008.

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• If God wanted us to accept gays, he'd have made us compassionate

  Stephen Colbert

  Gay, Accepting, Made

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• Here in America, religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate. They've lost the Axial Age vision of concern for everybody.

  Karen Armstrong

  Religious, America, People

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• It is not important to be a believer, it is not important to be religious, because there are billons around the world already! But it is important to be compassionate, it is important to be ethical, because there are only tens of thousands around the world, obviously not many!

  Mehmet Murat Ildan

  Religious, Important, World

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• If you can teach your child to be compassionate and to be ethical, you will be the greatest teacher!

  Mehmet Murat Ildan

  Teacher, Children, Ethical

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• The motive of grace is the infinite, compassionate love of a merciful God, but the work of grace was the death of Christ on the cross.

  Billy Graham

  Christ On The Cross, Grace, Compassionate Love

  Billy Graham (2010). “Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional”, Thomas Nelson Inc

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• Thinking based on who deserves what blocks compassionate communication.

  Marshall B. Rosenberg

  Block, Communication, Thinking

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• Because we do not understand all the circumstances surrounding someone's suicide, the level of the person's accountability, and the penalty that the Lord, in his infinite love and wisdom, may see fit to inflict upon the person, we must avoid judgment. Regardless of those circumstances and the Lord's divinely imposed punishment, followers of Christ are to be loving and compassionate to those who are hurt by the act of suicide.

  Brent L. Top

  Suicide, Hurt, Punishment

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• Leaders on every level should be primarily interested in rendering compassionate caring for others.

  Marvin J. Ashton

  Caring, Leader, Levels

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• Truly compassionate action arises spontaneously without thought and is carried out in real action with no anticipation of reward and, indeed, no concept of a doer of that action.

  Brad Warner

  Real, Rewards, Doers

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• From the pioneers we can learn to have faith and trust God; we can learn to be compassionate to others; we can learn that work and industry not only bless us temporally but spiritually; and that happiness is available to us no matter our circumstances.

  Dieter F. Uchtdorf

  Pioneers, Have Faith, Matter

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• I extol those who, with loving care and compassionate concern, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and house the homeless. He who notes the sparrow's fall will not be unmindful of such service.

  Thomas S. Monson

  Fall, House, Naked

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• Oh, fatherhood has a very humanising effect on a bloke like me in the military. As a dad, you become absolutely aware of your own human frailty and a need to be nurturing and compassionate and fatherly

  Peter Cosgrove

  Dad, Military, Men

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• Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation.

  Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Nations, Great Nations

  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2013). “"In a Single Garment of Destiny": A Global Vision of Justice”, p.86, Beacon Press

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