compassion
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Lee’s film is motivated less by anger and more by curiosity, compassion and a general confusion, as no one quite knows how to behave or feel or just be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Lansing fire chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons recalled Americans treating one another with “respect, compassion, and love that carried us through the days after 9/11.”
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
But Mr. Preston’s novel is an espionage mystery of impressive inventiveness and rare compassion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Mr. Tung dedicated his life with an unwavering commitment to the service of the Nation and the Hong Kong SAR. His contributions with integrity, compassion, and dignity will be well remembered," it said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Two sides have turned to one. Not through violence, but through compassion and kindness. The tree that was split down the middle has grown together once more.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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