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I think compassion should be for all living beings. We are truly compassionate people when we care about all living beings - compassion begins with us for all!
Posted about 1 month ago by Melanie B from Houston TX

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Compassion is to feel deep sympathy and a desire to help

Compassion on the Street

Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910 and trained to become a nun starting at age 18. After finishing her training, she took her vows and became Sister Teresa. From 1931 to 1948, she taught at ... Read More
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"Taxi" was based loosely on true events witnessed by a member of the FBL staff. It was a snowy night in New York City, and difficult to get a cab. A man and a woman stood, each trying to hail a cab... Read More

Compassion Quotes

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You may only be someone in the world, but to someone else, you may be the world.”

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Mother Teresa - Compassion

She didn’t just visit the sick and poor, she moved in with them. Because... they needed help. Mother Teresa couldn’t do it all, but she gave her all.

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What Others Think Compassion Looks Like

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Compassion Billboards By You

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Compassion Heroes

People do extraordinary things every day. They share their time, resources, or love. They show incredible strength and courage. They inspire us by their example. These are true stories about real-life heroes, written by visitors to our site.

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As a young boy, I was quite lonely. Although I had a wonderful mother and a great 'big' sister, I didn't have a dad. My true father died when I was two.However, a wonderful person came into my life when I was about 5 or 6. He was a young guy of... Read More

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Your Stories

These stories were written by people like you. Read how their lives were changed for the better by adopting positive values. Be inspired by them.

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Little Boy of Yesterday Makes Changes for A Better Community

Little boy of yesterday grew up to be a senior.Helping those needing food, clothing, hugs, smiles,and a word of encouragement. Puts on free events for the community. Provides food for those in a network that he serves. Took a homeless guy from sle... Read More

Written by Rev. Bill Mann

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