compassion
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His commanding officer, Lt Col Jim Hadfield OBE, described the recruit as "a star that burned bright" with "selfless compassion."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Far from fitting the outdated stereotype of Neanderthals as simple, brutal creatures, Shanidar A provides rare physical evidence of a society capable of both deadly violence and sustained compassion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Understanding why someone acted as they did can help foster compassion for others and, importantly, for oneself.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
“His brilliance as a broadcaster is matched by his character, compassion and generosity, which have been evident throughout his 37 years as host of ‘Inside the NBA.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The people who haven't earned it, who haven't even sought it, are the most meaningful recipients of our compassion.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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