"We need to infuse politics with ideas like compassion and empathy, and a sense that we live in an interdependent world."

-- Pankaj Mishra

#Compassion Quotes #Ideas Quotes #Empathy Quotes

“He put his arms around her. â€œWell, in my defense, then, whatever I did seemed to work, didn't it?â€ She sighed. â€œI suppose.â€ â€œYou suppose?â€ â€œWhat do you want? A medal?â€ â€œFor starters. A trophy would be nice, too.â€ She smiled. â€œWhat do you think you're holding right now?”
“There is nothing in our experience, however trivial, worldly, or even evil, which cannot be thought about christianly.”
“Gas Lights - Without Oil, Tallow, Wicks or Smoke. It is not necessary to invite attention to the gas lights by which my salon of paintings is now illuminated; those who have seen the ring beset with gems of light are sufficiently disposed to spread their reputation; the purpose of this notice is merely to say that the Museum will be illuminated every evening until the public curiosity be gratified.”
“A sure sign of an amateur is too much detail to compensate for too little life.”
“Have faith in God; God has faith in you.”
“Its all about finding the right note at the right place and knowing when to leave well enough alone. And that's a lifelong quest.”
“I believe God will make a way.”
“Apparently when we enter the Earth existence, the third dimensional reality, we exist with a faÃ§ade as actors playing various roles. For some it is the adventure of the experience, the journey. For others it is entrapment in an illusion that takes on all the qualities of reality.”

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