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expressed our nation's deep concern and compassion for those who lost their lives.

Perhaps I am just a hopeless rationalist, but isn't fascination as comforting as solace? Isn't nature immeasurably more interesting for its complexities and its lack of conformity to our hopes? Isn't curiosity as wondrously and fundamentally human as compassion?

The Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster, ... We're being called upon to provide close to 2,000 Red Cross volunteers from the Northeast Service Area, and we're gearing up locally by doing what we do best -- coming together to respond with compassion to take care of our neighbors.

We cannot rely on individual acts of compassion.

We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.

Together, we will not fail Oregonians, ... Oregon will be prepared, and they will receive the competence and compassion from government they should expect.

Great compassion penetrates into the marrow of the bone. It is the support of all living beings. Like the love of a parent for an only child, the tenderness of the Compassionate One is all-pervasive.

Just as the grammarian makes one study grammar, A Buddha teaches according to the tolerance of his students; Some he urges to refrain from sins, others to do good, Some to rely on dualism, other on non-dualism; And to some he teaches the profound, The terrifying, the practice of enlightenment, Whose essence is emptiness that is compassion

[I]t is difficult to picture the great Creator conceiving of a program of one creature (which He has made) using another living creature for purposes of experimentation. There must be other, less cruel ways of obtaining knowledge.

We had people dropping off items within minutes of our announcement, ... Since then it has been a steady stream of donations, it's absolutely amazing and it says a lot about the compassion of people in our community.

Being a mother is so much more than giving birth. It takes all your time, energy, wit and strength, not to mention the wisdom and grace of God to see that that child succeeds, ... The celebrity mom is the exception to the rule as her level of strength, compassion and understanding is parallel to none. This is why we honor these mothers because they have triumphed in the spotlight and at home.

Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee

Beyond the compassion that everyone feels, Mayor Giuliani's prostate cancer has yet to have an impact on the Senate race,

a sign from the pope that he'd like to be close to you and show his compassion.

Divorce is challenging. When your kids go through things, it's tough. But it's no different for any other woman. And I have great compassion for single moms. It's lousy out there for them. I had the ability to work. I have always been the provider anyway, but there are a lot of women who can't support themselves.

epitomized hard work, dedication and perseverance, and more importantly compassion, kindness and selflessness.

Firstly, thank you all for your reassuring gestures. Secondly, many thanks for the ?frink?. You make me feel a little more alive. I am proud to announce that our new bass player is none other than the justly acclaimed Didz Hammond , formerly of the Cooper Temple Clause . He has never shown anything but love, compassion and talent from the off.

There's nothing wrong with the free-enterprise system, ... But it has to have some compassion.

I should be commended. I bring families back together, ... I think it's good because his father is the only one with the compassion to throw in the towel when he sees his son in over his head.

The women and men who have suffered military sexual trauma deserve our respect, compassion and commitment to provide them with ready access to counseling and treatment. I am releasing the report, which I have obtained through other sources, to shine a light on a serious problem that the White House wants to hide in the shadows,

It was a joy and privilege to stand with so many people who support this woman and her cause. Even in a steady rain with umbrellas in one hand and candles in the other, Alaskans came together to show compassion and concern for a fellow citizen from afar. If only every day we would join together and support one another, perhaps we wouldn't need to be at war. Compassion and kindness can be contagious; wouldn't that be a joyful epidemic to witness?

These children came to us with their ideas, which were fueled by a universal love and compassion for others,

These so-called women have no maternal instinct or compassion for the people that their policies have killed.

These relics are so important to Buddhists, but we want to share them with people of all faiths. We believe they are the embodiment of the Buddha's compassion and wisdom.

The thing that Hugo brings to the table is a true sense of professionalism and a tremendous compassion and interest in kids,

So much good will come from this, and good will come from this because of the extraordinary compassion of the human spirit,

Some people probably are becoming numb to these tragedies. What we call 'compassion fatigue' may be setting in.

Seeing fathers-in-law, all those kinsmen, and other dear ones standing in the ranks of the two armies, / Arjuna was overcome with great compassion and sorrowfully said: O Krishna, seeing my kinsmen standing with a desire to fight, / My limbs fail and my mouth becomes dry. My body quivers and my hairs stand on end.

Princess Margaret was a proud mother and grandmother whose compassion and support for charities helped better the lives of many in need, ... Our thoughts and prayers are with her children, grandchildren and the entire royal family.

A Curate - there is something which excites compassion in the very name of a Curate!!!

Study the lives of our great women, who were models of patience, fortitude, compassion and sacrifice. I desire that you should take up the reins of leadership and bring peace and prosperity to the nation by leading ideal lives.

acts of compassion from our fellow Pennsylvanians are just extraordinary.

Compassion was never a strong suit of mine, but almost by default, I have become much more sensitive to people with disabilities and other setbacks,

Compassion is the essence of Jesus' teaching, and indeed of the teaching of all great spiritual figures from Mohammed to Isaiah, from Lao Tzu to Chief Seattle. Yet compassion has been sentimentalized and severed from its relationship to justice-making and celebration. Creation Spirituality links the struggle for justice with the yearning for mysticism.

Compassion is the desire that moves the individual self to widen the scope of its self-concern to embrace the whole of the universal self.

An overriding spirit of humanity became a stronger force in play on Sept. 11 in the compassion and courage in the attempt to save lives,

As for us, we have always expressed our compassion for Arab countries in their testing times,

You're a little shocked. You're a little disappointed. I even got angry at first. But then you have to start thinking about the person. Bird obviously needs some help in dealing with this situation, so then you start having compassion for him as a person. You stop thinking about the basketball part of it.

Your country is very close to my heart now. I, for one, will never forget the compassion expressed by Canadians in so many different ways.

This is a terrible situation and we need to have compassion. The truth is Black people died not because of President Bush or racism, they died because of their unhealthy dependence on the government and the incompetence of Mayor Ray Nagin and Governor Kathleen Blanco,

This commission showed far more compassion than one we've seen previously.

They taught that compassion brings you into the presence of God. They weren't saying this simply because it sounds good. They said it because it works.

A long and difficult settlement looms. For Houston or Baton Rouge, these are huge numbers of people for them. They are desperately poor, seriously depressed, lost individuals with nothing. They are going to be hard to absorb. It's an enormous burden for a city to take it on. After the shock and warmth and compassion wear off, these refugees are going to have to find a way to become new citizens in these new places.

The young men who participated in this generous act of support show their maturity, compassion and camaraderie for a teammate and friend. Their parents, coaches, teachers and community can be proud of all of them. I know I am.

They not only teach children about responsibility, compassion and caring, they have been used in a host of learning applications in math and writing.

They have a lot of wisdom they can pass onto the students. It teaches (the students) a lot about compassion. For the seniors . . . it helps them stay young.

You can't just in the name of compassion blindly throw billions of dollars at a problem when a relatively small percentage will actually get to the victims.

At a time of our choosing, we will resume our attacks with greater devastation and no compassion on those who choose to disregard our warnings.

a compassion for bringing Louisiana back and taking it forward. ...This is not just recovery. We're talking about enhancement.

It was really overwhelming to see the way that people responded - the kind of class and grace, and compassion and support, and resourcefulness that people showed. It was almost like rather than knocking us down, Sept. 11 kind of stepped us up. I was very impressed with that. It showed me that there's really nothing we can't handle.

It's a work of collective passion, a serious meditation on what happened, and carries within a compassion that heals.

It's a good relationship. He is extremely good at securing clientele, and I think that's because of his compassion with them. Then he can handle the press, while I handle the case.

It's an odd quandary for us, ... It's like there's compassion fatigue all around. I can certainly appreciate someone's anger. Then again, everybody has a limited amount to give.

For a rich and intensive prose, which with restrained compassion forms a challenging vision of man's vulnerability.

Forbearance, compassion and incorruptible virtue are the three pillars of a happy life. Only such a life can be called civilized; the rest is barbarian existence.

It's obvious that our first reaction was of solidarity and compassion,

It's going to be almost impossible to overcome the perception about the president that he didn't show compassion and didn't get control of the policy failures. The vivid images that are coming across the television are really destroying his image as a leader.

It should be a continuing embarrassment. And someday there'll be enough compassion that we'll care as much about an American Indian as we do a prairie rat.

It's been a very difficult winter for him. And I think people need to have compassion for that. I know people say, 'Why don't you just change positions?' Well, it's not that simple.

Its hard to explain the commitment that this area has to whatever it does, ... Im excited for this campaign because I know the entire community is behind it. ... The bottom line is that caring and compassion take money to make things happen.

It's painful to watch him. I feel bad for him. But he's lucky because so many people can't really share their feelings. That's the honesty and compassion he's shown throughout his life.

It's unrealistic to think every player could come. We're very pleased with the support we've gotten from the players, their overall compassion for the city. Many have contributed financially.

The nourishment of our souls comes from the smiles of others.

Eating meat and drinking liquor are demonic vices. Those indulging in drink lose all sense of propriety, have no compassion or love and become demons.

The beautiful part of the story is the compassion and charity of the American people.

The added factors of shooting animals with a camera, rather than a gun, are compassion and respect for life.

No man is a true believer unless he desireth for his brother that which he desireth for himself

I want to express awareness, support and compassion because people obviously are devastated and traumatized by what has happened," ()

I view ... the push to outlaw horse slaughter in this country as false compassion because all those animals are going to die sometime. ... The way that animals are slaughtered in harvest facilities, it is quick and as painless as possible.

I try to tell secular people that not all Christians are judgmental, ... The ones who have their hearts right have the love of Jesus just pouring out of them. Their compassion for others?sinners included?is so obvious. That's what our reputation should be.

The world saw this tidal wave of disaster and now they're going to see a tidal wave of compassion.

there was a perception created of incompetence, some even said callousness and he needs to replace it with compassion.

It's really a slap in the face to all those who have pumped him up and glorified him all these years and that's the media, ... He shows no compassion for the sport - the sport that made him a wealthy man, an icon. Shame on him.

Small minds select narrow roads; expand your mental vision and take to the broad road of helpfulness, compassion and service.

The mind is no match with the heart in persuasion constitutionality is no match with compassion

Their strategy is to talk about compassion. It's a brilliant strategy. It's a pretty package. If they wrap it tight enough, no one will open it before Christmas.

I hope they know that the people on our street sincerely feel so much compassion for them.

I know the compassion that these people have. But from listening here tonight the main issues I hear are quantity. But I'm most concerned about quality. This ordinance is not intended to go after people like you. This is intended for people not following the rules.

I once heard an adult ask another adult if her daughter was in STAND. One adult responded by saying, she was until her daughter was asked to bring in a roll of toilet tissue. The mom said it was too much, too embarrassing. I was so sad to hear this response from an adult. It was such a teachable moment about social responsibility, compassion and empathy.

If you publicize a problem but do nothing about it, what you produce is compassion fatigue. You get a lot of reports about these disasters, but nothing ever changes. Just publicity by itself is not nearly enough.

If you conduct yourself with peace love and compassion, then you are God.

In this busy world, we should never be a stranger to love and compassion. It is the fertile soil in the garden of peace.

I have total compassion for CMR. But state tournaments are for Cinderella teams.

In the midst of this national crisis, to have the city of New York, which has known such tragedy itself, to reach out to the citizens of New Orleans is a wonderful thing, and to do it in such a way that celebrates the rich traditions of New Orleans music shows an understanding and compassion that is truly heartwarming.

It helped me reinforce what I've learned about compassion. And it's really great to meet him and I'm always going to remember this moment.

Clinton and Gore told me that they were elected in order to bring some compassion to this society. But they have not managed to change much.

his compassion for the world's dispossessed is well-known. This contribution will help to ease their (Afghan's) suffering.

Caged egg-laying hens are among the most abused animals in the world of factory farming today. Simply by using cage-free eggs, the White House can teach kindness and compassion to American children and the nation as a whole.

In its sentimental mode, compassion is an exercise in moral indignation, in feeling good rather than doing good ... In its unsentimental mode, compassion seeks above all to do good ...

When in doubt, do something.

It's wrong for someone to confiscate your money, give it to someone else, and call that "compassion."

In my experience, people who are truly compassionate rarely use the word "compassion." Those who do talk compassion generally intend to be compassionate with your money, not their own. It's wrong for someone to confiscate your money, give it to someone else, and call that 'compassion'.

Hope is like compassion to me. It's like possibility and living in possibility.

How can he practice true compassion Who eats the flesh of an animal to fatten his own flesh?

What would we have to hold in compassion to be at peace right now? What would we have to let go of to be at peace right now?

Compassion is our deepest nature. It arises from our interconnection with all things.

In all practices and traditions of freedom, we find the heart's task to be quite simple. Life offers us just what it offers, and our task is to bow to it, to meet it with understanding and compassion.

When we take time to quiet ourselves, we can all sense that our life could be lived with greater compassion and greater weakness.

In any moment we can learn to let go of hatred and fear. We can rest in peace, love, and forgiveness. It is never too late. Yet to sustain love we need to develop practices that cultivate and strengthen the natural compassion within us.

Compassion arises naturally as the quivering of the heart in the face of pain, ours and another's. True compassion is not limited by the separateness of pity, nor by the fear of being overwhelmed. When we come to rest in the great heart of compassion, we discover a capacity to bear witness to, suffer with, and hold dear with our own vulnerable heart the sorrows and beauties of the world.