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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Compassion

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Compassion is the recognition that suffering is universal and the willingness to act on that recognition. In nearly every wisdom tradition it is presented not as a feeling alone but as a practice — something expressed through choices, not merely emotions.

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Love your neighbor as yourself.

Leviticus 19:18

Torah

None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.

Hadith 13, Nawawi

Islam

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Buddhism

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

Bible

A man's true wealth is the good he does in this world.

Muhammad (PBUH), Hadith

Islam

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Love your neighbor as yourself.

Leviticus 19:18

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None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.

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