Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a
short visit, not knowing why, yet read more

Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a
short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to divine a
purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is
one thing we do know: that man is here for the sake of other
men.

He who feels no compassion will become insane.

He who feels no compassion will become insane.

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking read more

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone can criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater read more

The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone can criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands.

Our task must be to free ourselves . . . by widening our circle
of compassion to embrace all read more

Our task must be to free ourselves . . . by widening our circle
of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of
nature and its beauty.

A state has the right to prohibit the killing
of dogs and bears whether for film or for other purposes.

A state has the right to prohibit the killing
of dogs and bears whether for film or for other purposes.

It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.

It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then read more

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist, it's absolutely read more

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist, it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart -- then no problem.