Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is nonviolent, non-harming, and nonaggressive. It is a mental attitude based on the wish for others to be free of their suffering and is associated with a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards others.

Dalai Lama
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Compassion is the feeling of caring for another person. When you show compassion to another it means you want him/her to get what they want or need. Compassion is something that can make you strong and make you do anything. Compassion has strength behind it and makes sure that your self-esteem isn't damaged because of something that happened to someone else.

Source: Art Of Happiness

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