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The experience of pain is a universal one, but the way we understand it is inherently personal.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

The ability to empathize is a complex pattern in itself.

From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen

The better angels of our nature are the empathic emotions that restrain violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Proximity is not just about physical closeness; it’s about emotional connections.

From The Power of Proximity by Michelle Warren

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

If you’re in trouble or hurt or need—go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help—the only ones.

From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

To truly empathize, we must confront our own experiences with pain and loss.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

The act of empathy requires us to be vulnerable, to open ourselves to others’ pain.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

Empathy is a powerful force that can drive both altruistic and destructive behavior.

From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky

And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.

From The Quran by Anonymous

A true believer is one who seeks to understand the world through the eyes of others.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan

Behind every chart is a person with hopes and fears.

From The Forgotten Room: Inside a Public Patient Hospital by Dan Baum

We are all beautifully complex beings trying to navigate this world.

From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

What is it like to be a person with a neurological disorder?

From The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks

Empathy can be a form of activism, a way to bring attention to the experiences of others.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

Listening to each other is an act of respect.

From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz

Labeling is a way to validate someone’s emotions.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Understand that people are wired very differently.

From Principles by Ray Dalio

The challenge is to be honest without being hurtful.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Empathy is not just about feeling for someone; it’s about feeling with them.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

Radical candor is the ability to challenge someone directly while also showing that you care about them personally.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

The capacity for empathy and understanding others begins in early childhood.

From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik

Empathy is a critical component of effective content marketing.

From Content Marketing for the Modern Age by Michael Brenner

Radical candor is about being able to tell someone when they are doing something wrong, but also showing that you care about them.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Creativity and empathy will be the unique human skills in the age of AI.

From AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee

There are two dimensions to radical candor: care personally and challenge directly.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Understanding different religions can foster empathy and reduce conflict.

From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels

Empathy is essential for effective leadership.

From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

The best teams are those that balance candor with compassion.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Understanding different religions can foster empathy and compassion.

From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels

The ability to empathize is vital for building strong connections.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Understanding requires empathy and an openness to experience.

From The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist

We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.

From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of the other side.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Empathy is a crucial component of our moral progress.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.

From Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Labeling is a powerful tool to acknowledge emotions.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Speak from the heart, and you will connect with others.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

Compassion is a key aspect of Buddhism.

From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.

From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön

We must never forget that our happiness is connected to the happiness of others.

From The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

Art can be a bridge to empathy, a means to understand lives we don’t live.

From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

You can't just listen to the words; you have to listen to the whole person.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of your counterpart.

From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Art is a reflection of our humanity; it connects us all.

From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel

It’s important to understand the feelings of others.

From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro