Compassion vs. Humility

Compassion vs. Humility — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Compassion and Humility

Compassionnoun

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Humilitynoun

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

Compassionverb

(obsolete) To pity.

Humilitynoun

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride;

not everyone regards humility as a virtue

Compassionnoun

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

Humilitynoun

a humble feeling;

he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
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Compassionnoun

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it