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“Only fools think our attitude to our fellow men is a thing distinct from our attitude to 'lesser' life.”

Book:The Tree

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John Fowles

John Fowles was an English novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights. His works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and existentialism, with 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and 'The Magus' being his most famous works. more

“What is the nature of the border between truth and lies? It is permeable and blurred because it is planted thick with rumour, confabulation, misunderstandings and twisted tales. Truth can break the gates down, truth can howl in the street; unless truth is pleasing, personable and easy to like, she is condemned to stay whimpering at the back door.”

Truth Lies Hilary Mantel Bring Up The Bodies

Book:Bring Up the Bodies

Source: Bring Up the Bodies

“Richard and I always called you the punisher. We never had to discipline you. Not like we did Hermione or Polly. Because you were so hard on yourself. If there's anything I want for you now, as a mother, even if I don't 'deserve' it is: I want you to be gentle. I want you to have compassion. For yourself and everyone. It's what every parent wants. If their any good. Which maybe I wasn't...”

Compassion Parents

Book:American Tango

Source: American Tango

“I would really be doing something right, perhaps even important, if I was bringing even a little more compassion into the world through Big Bird.”

Compassion Changing The World

Book:The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers

Source: The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers

“My love will be complete at the point I realize that my love will never be complete.”

Love Compassion Sacrifice Empathy Concern Caring Sympathy Selfless Loving

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“When we invest in active listening, the dividend is an expanded capacity for compassion.”

Compassion Capacity Expansion Dividends Active Listening Dividend

Author:Laurie Buchanan, PhD

“If this world is hell, one can only have compassion for those who are obliged to live in it and breathe its poisonous air.”

Compassion Hell

Book:Memoirs of a Gnostic Dwarf

Source: Memoirs of a Gnostic Dwarf

“Elephants live in a world where they know their actions affect those around them. We should all be more like elephants.”

Compassion Caring Animal Rights Animals Animals Love

Book:The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World: Practical Advice and Everyday Actions for a More Sustainable, Humane, and Compassionate Planet

Source: The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World: Practical Advice and Everyday Actions for a More Sustainable, Humane, and Compassionate Planet

“Mind you, O braveheart sibling of mine, courage, conscience and compassion, these are the real Trinity of a civilized society.”

Spirituality Compassion Courage Conscience Pearls Of Wisdom Courageous Sage Quotes Braveheart Trinity Holy Trinity

Book:Let The Poor Be Your God

Source: Let The Poor Be Your God

“All that the world needs, is one, single, individual human, conscientious enough to take things seriously, not in a sad and desperate manner, rather in an involved, invincible and responsible manner. Why aren't you serious? Be serious - be serious or keep wailing and keep blaming, for what the world has become. You don't have the right to blame, if you don't do your part to lift the world up, from its grave of misery.”

Inspirational Leadership Compassion Misery Braveheart Change The World Social Problems Lionheart

Book:Let The Poor Be Your God

Source: Let The Poor Be Your God

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