The late Tom Wicker's biography of Nixon, called 'One of Us,' is really quite good: you see the biographer discovering dimensions of sympathy for his subject that he hadn't expected to feel. Thomas Mallon biographerbiographycall Change image and share on social
Fess up, 'Hunger Games' fans: Does anyone care about Peeta or find him attractive? He's the Ron Weasley of the series: he gets points for callow valor and sympathy for his run of bad luck, but he remains a pasty, earnest bore. Richard Corliss attractivebadbear share on social
When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over. George MacDonald sympathyworkworld Change image and share on social
I think loss of loved ones is the hardest blow in life. Marlo Thomas blowhardlife Change image and share on social
To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness. Ivan Turgenev desireexpectgenuine Change image and share on social
I'm constantly amazed by the ability a child has to show sympathy, to read emotions, to get to the heart of any situation. It's unfiltered and completely inspiring. David Duchovny abilityamazechild Change image and share on social
I believe that we must reach our brother, never toning down our fundamental oppositions, but meeting him when he asks to be met, with a reason for the faith that is in us, as well as with a loving sympathy for them as brothers. Dorothy Day askbrotherfaith 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
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
