"May I never get too busy in..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson
May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.
More by Thomas Jefferson
“"It astonishes me to find... [that so many] of our countrymen... should be contented to live under a system which leaves to their governors the power of taking from them the trial by jury in civil cases, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of commerce, the habeas corpus laws, and of yoking them with a standing army. This is a degeneracy in the principles of liberty... which I [would not have expected for at least] four centuries."”
“I value peace, and I should unwillingly see any event take place which would render war a necessary resource.”
“Light and liberty go together.”
More on Compassion
“To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.”
“Compassion is the chief law of human existence.”
“Some people are hurting so bad you have to do more than preach a message to them. You have to BE a message to them.”
More on Kindness
“Gratitude is a two fold love - love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest.”
“Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share peace with neighboring communities, and so on. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”
“I've learned... . That being kind is more important than being right.”