Samuel Johnson Quotes

Kindness isn't just a virtue, its a necessity.

Dependence is a perpetual call upon humanity, and a greater incitement to tenderness and pity than any other motive whatever.

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

I believe in people, especially suffering people.

There's something very real about helping someone one-on-one.

It is only our humanity that can deliver us from the brutality of our achievements.

Often we can help each other most by leaving each other alone; at other times we need the hand-grasp and the word of cheer.

We are a compassionate society.

Love is the biggest thing. I feel that if we all were truly loving to each other, I think life would be better. Even to like, a stranger. They could be going through something crazy in their day and just to show love towards that person.

Be compassionate," Morrie whispered. And take responsibility for each other. If we only learned those lessons, this world would be so much better a place." He took a breath, then added his mantra: "Love each other or die.

It is kindness that makes one strong and brave; and so we are kind to our prisoners.

We hear all around us about practical religion, and analysing all that, we find that it can be brought down to one conception - charity to our fellow beings.

What value has compassion that does not take its object in its arms?

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival.

Compassion seems to be the greatest power.

I don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.

I first start with weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice, be sympathetic, show tenderness and brotherly kindness.

Compassion is the chief law of human existence.

Mama, humanity is my business.

The measure of civilized behavior is compassion.

I'm quite shocked and have been for quite a while as for the way people are treating each other. That's why I go out and I speak for the hungry, and if I see somebody needs a hug during the day, I'll go and give them a hug, and I think we should all use a little bit more of that.

Compassion is something really worthwhile. It is not just a religious or spiritual subject, not a matter of ideology. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

A true friend of mankind whose heart has but once quivered in compassion over the sufferings of the people, will understand and forgive all the impassable alluvial filth in which they are submerged, and will be able to discover the diamonds in the filth.

We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.

Compassion is something we can count on. Even if we face economic problems and our fortunes decline, we can still share our compassion with our fellow human beings. National and global economies are subject to many ups and downs, but through them all we can retain a compassionate attitude that will carry us through.