“Cruel people offer pity when they no longer feel threatened. However, kind people offer compassion and understanding regardless.”
“We must not offer people a system of redemption, a set of insights and principles. We offer people a Redeemer.”
“It's always easier,' he offered at last, 'when you feel these things yourself; seeing them in other people reveals just how ugly they are.”
“Liberals measure compassion by how many people are given welfare. Conservatives measure compassion by how many people no longer need it.”
“Ganesh was rooting for Wilkin, and it scared the hell out of him. Because when a Hindu god feels the need to offer you strength and compassion, you know the shit's about to get real.”
“My experience with tragedy is that people will offer condolences and support but never be around when you want to collect.”