#compationate

“Developing compassion for the others brings inner strength contributing to our own inner peace. This automatically reduces fear. This is important because fear and stress can lead to frustration, which in turn can lead to anger and violence. It’s not enough to say that violence is destructive, to prevent it we must address its causes, which very often are fear and anger.” -Dalai Lama

Compassion or caring can be viewed as “nursing’s most precious asset,” a fundamental element of nursing care, and as one of the strengths of the profession.

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” (14th Dalai Lama)

Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac, (Page 170)