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compassion

[kuhm-pash-uhn] / kəmˈpæʃ ən /


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It takes shape in service, compassion and engagement with the world around us.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Bruni easily could have been talking about Sacred Heart Hospital, whose staff vacillates between bridging the compassion gap between medical professionals and patients and managing our expectations.

From Salon

Humanists UK chief executive Andrew Copson said it was a "momentous vote of confidence for compassion, dignity, and choice at the end of life".

From BBC

“Lauren Chapin’s story reminds us that while fame may introduce a person to the world, it is perseverance, honesty, and compassion that define a life well lived,” says the description on Chapin’s website.

From Los Angeles Times

She wants to be recognized as a whole person, capable of deciding, worthy of compassion and respect.

From Barron's