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What ever our wandering our happiness will always be found within a narrow compass, and in the middle of the objects more immediately within our reach. ↗

— Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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Because the development of inner calm & energy happens completely within & isn’t dependent on another person or a particular situation, we begin to feel a resourcefulness and independence that is quite beautiful—and a huge relief. ↗

— Sharon Salzberg

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Jurors want courtroom lawyers to have some compassion and be nice. ↗

— Johnnie Cochran

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I met the president when he was president-elect at a meeting in Austin. He spoke of his faith. He spoke of his desire for a compassionate conservatism, for a faith-based initiative that would do something for poor people. ↗

— Jim Wallis

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We are mortals all, human and nonhuman, bound in one fellowship of love and travail. No one escapes the fate of death. But we can, with caring, make our good-byes less tormented. If we broaden the circle of our compassion, life can be less cruel. ↗

— Gary Kowalski

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The law has no compassion. And justice is administered without compassion. ↗

— Christopher Darden

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

— Everett Dirksen

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I just don't know that shame and fear need to be our teachers; rather, compassion, understanding, and love should be our guides. ↗

— Kyan Douglas

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What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love. ↗

— Richard Gere

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Since its inception, our Nation has stood on the foundations of compassion and justice. ↗

— Mike DeWine

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