Compassion
The golden thread through every tradition
Every major civilization has placed compassion at the center of the good life — the universal ethic.
20th century, Tibet
Tibetan Buddhism
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
1st century, Palestine
Christianity
Love your neighbor as yourself.
5th century BC, China
Confucianism
Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
7th century, Arabia
Islam
Whoever is not merciful to others, will not be treated mercifully.
20th century, India
Hinduism / Indian Independence
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Traditional
Southern African Philosophy
I am because we are.
6th century BC, China
Taoism
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.