I have a great deal of sympathy for reluctant readers because I was one. I would do anything to avoid reading. In my case, it wasn't until I was 13 and discovered the 'Lord of the Rings' that I learned to love reading. Rick Riordan avoidcasedeal share on social
If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble. Moliere griefredoublesuppress Change image and share on social
The truth is that at the White House and in Congress, you are as likely to find sympathy for animal issues among Republicans as among Democrats. Matthew Scully animalcongressdemocrat Change image and share on social
Motherhood is at its best when the tender chords of sympathy have been touched. Paul Harris chordmotherhoodsympathy Change image and share on social
Badges mean nothing in themselves, but they mark a certain achievement and they are a link between the rich and the poor. For when one girl sees a badge on a sister Scout's arm, if that girl has won the same badge, it at once awakens an interest and sympathy between them. Juliette Gordon Low achievementarmawaken share on social
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. Thomas Aquinas alleviatebathglass Change image and share on social
We do not learn by inference and deduction and the application of mathematics to philosophy, but by direct intercourse and sympathy. Richard M. Nixon applicationdeductiondirect Change image and share on social
The Nazi movement is in many respects one which has my warmest sympathy. George Bernard Shaw movementnazirespect Change image and share on social
Abstract sympathy with the working class as an economic entity is easy, but the feeling can vanish on contact with actual members of the group, who often arrive with disturbing beliefs and powerful resentments - who might not sound or look like people urban progressives want to know. George Packer abstractactualarrive share on social
I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights. Desmond Tutu compassionconsidercrumb Change image and share on social