Good compassion quotes & sayings from famous people?

Question

quotations about compassion

Answer 1

   Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

~ by Buddha

   Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.

~ by Pema Chodron

Answer 2

"All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. "

Dalai Lama

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

Dalai Lama

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

Dalai Lama