Casaubon; he was only shocked that Dorothea was under a melancholy illusion, and his mortification lost some of its bitterness by being mingled with compassion.
Here, on this remote island, he seemed to have aroused none of the detestation with which he was regarded at home, but compassion rather; and his vagaries were accepted with tolerance.
And though I had bought them out of compassion, after living with them I began to like them.
I think I should have emphasised his patience with the unsuitable mate, and the compassion which made him unwilling to throw off the yoke that oppressed him.
" Dirk, filled with compassion, begged her to take the message at once.
He had no compassion.
Whenever she went out—and compassion for her misadventure made her friends eager to entertain her—she bore a demeanour that was perfect.
It was a hazardous, though maybe a gallant thing to do, since it is probable that the legend commonly received has had no small share in the growth of Strickland's reputation; for there are many who have been attracted to his art by the detestation in which they held his character or the compassion with which they regarded his death; and the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers.
This was placing her in a very uncomfortable situation, and she felt great compassion for Captain Tilney, without being able to hope for his goodwill.
Though his looks did not please her, his name was a passport to her goodwill, and she thought with sincere compassion of his approaching disappointment; for, in spite of what she had believed herself to overhear in the pump-room, his behaviour was so incompatible with a knowledge of Isabella's engagement that she could not, upon reflection, imagine him aware of it.
Arbuthnot, her own balance returning hand in hand with her compassion, and unable, because of the table, to see the length of Mrs.
She had forgotten all about herself and was filled with compassion for Barney and rage against Ethel Traverse.
Many men were moved, and many women's compassion testified itself in tears.
Did no feeling of compassion disturb his sombre breast?
I'm always trying to find compassion for people - *especially* those that are pissing me off in one way or another.
Marianne Williamson writes that we experience love as kindness, giving, forgiveness, compassion, peace, joy and acceptance.
He who makes constant complaint gets little compassion.
Compassion may be the queen of American virtues.
Engage your shadow Many of us who are on the personal development path get caught up in embracing characteristics we want to have, like happiness, compassion, love, and passion.
()《》·(Frances McDormand) 《》,,,,: "I especially want to thank the nomads who shared their stories with us," she continued, going on to share a quote from one about compassion: "compassion is the breakdown of all barriers between us.