Empathy Quotes

Do you believe caring can change the world? That kindness can make it a better place? That a little bit of empathy will help bring us closer together? Us, too. The power of caring is important to keep in mind, so we asked Hallmark writers to create some inspiration for us. These empathy quotes are for sharing when we need a reminder we’re all in this life together, and doing the best we can.
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Empathy quotes for when you want to be optimistic
Here are a few thoughts to reinforce our natural tendency to hope for the best. Because even when you’re the glass-half-full type, it’s not always easy to find the positive in every situation.
Be kind when you can.
(You always can.)
See the light in each other.
Be the light for each other.
Love with fierceness.
Love with courage.
Love with all your might.
Because love still works.
Embrace hope.
Empathy quotes for when bad things happen
We’ve seen it over and over: When the world is at its worst, people step up and reach out. Will you be one of the ones who does?
When there are no words…
There will always be rain.
That’s why umbrellas
are big enough to share.
Good people are everywhere.
You just have to look.
There’s only one way
to get through some things:
together.
Empathy quotes for when we’re struggling to find common ground
We spend a lot of time talking to separated from us by time and distance and screens. And we haven’t all learned to be our best selves in the Internet age. Here’s some encouragement to remember we’re better together.
If we must fight,
let’s fight for love.
If we can’t see eye to eye,
let’s try heart to heart.
Let’s stop waiting for a better world.
Let’s start working on it. Together.
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