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Compassion vs. Humility

Compassion and Humility Definitions

Compassion

Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.

Humility

The quality or condition of being humble.

Compassion

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

Humility

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

Compassion

(obsolete) To pity.

Humility

The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind.
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Compassion

Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.
Womanly ingenuity set to work by womanly compassion.

Humility

An act of submission or courtesy.
With these humilities they satisfied the young king.

Compassion

To pity.

Humility

A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride;
Not everyone regards humility as a virtue

Compassion

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

Humility

A humble feeling;
He was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
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Compassion

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

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