Sympathy Quotes

These 12 quotes on sympathy come straight from the QuotePlace collection — lines by poets, philosophers, leaders and artists across the centuries. Open any card to read the quote on its own page and meet the author behind it.

One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that. — Jacinda Ardern
One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that.
Jacinda Ardern
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. — Maya Angelou
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. — Dalai Lama
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Dalai Lama
Without suffering, we do not have the opportunity to cultivate compassion and understanding; and without understanding, there can be no true love. — Thich Nhat Hanh
Without suffering, we do not have the opportunity to cultivate compassion and understanding; and without understanding, there can be no true love.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. — Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.
Dalai Lama
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. — Albert Schweitzer
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
Albert Schweitzer
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