"I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need."

Compassion, Generosity, Kindness

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"I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need."

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"If you are going to be progressive, then you have to make progress. And that sometimes depends on breaking a few legs."

Progress,

"With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford to have our 500 local school districts marching in different directions. Instead, we need a high standards, mandatory curriculum to get all our students on the road to higher education and a good paying job."

Education, Curriculum, Future, Job

"We aren't leveraging this great economic engine, the strongest economy in the world. And yet we have this totally weak response. We import $500 billion a year more in products than we export."

Economy, World

"We've got this proposal which has been languishing in the legislature, the Water Legacy Act, which is derived from a Republican task force on protecting the Great Lakes. Yet nothing has been done on it."

Act, Force, Nothing, Republican

"We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state."

Support, State

"I've, we have in this state, like many other states, we're experiencing an enormous budget deficit that we're trying to grapple with. But we will have progress despite the deficits."

Progress, State, States, Trying

"There is no reason why, with the huge potential for market out there in the world for fuel-efficient vehicles, we can't be the cutting edge for change."

Change, Potential, Reason, World

"If the person at the wheel refuses to ask for directions, it is time for a new driver."

Time,

"With respect to the environment in our state and our state's future - in addition to water which is very important here - I think it is crucial for him to make a sincere commitment to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, by helping us to produce those cars of the future."

Commitment, Efficiency, Energy, Environment

"If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction."

Change, Patriotism, Direction, Vote

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"If you despise your people, you will disregard them. If you hate your people, you will harm them. If you esteem your people, you will serve them. If you love your people, you will even die for them."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

Compassion, Love, People, Serve, Sacrifice

"I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water."

Maya Angelou, American Poet

Compassion, Water, Will

"So bring me this man, trembling and shivering from head to foot; let me fall into his arms or down at his knees; he will weep and we shall weep, he will be eloquent and I shall be comforted, and my heart shall melt into his, he will take my soul, and I his God.But what is this kindly old gentleman to me? And what am I to him? Just one more member of the race of unfortunates, one more shade to go with the many he has seen, one more figure to add to his total of executions."

Victor Hugo, French Author

Compassion, Comfort, Suffering, God

"He held out a shaky and worn hand and she met it with one of her young and inexperienced ones."

S. A. Tawks, British Author

Compassion, Aging, Experience, Life, Help

"We have to help the one who has fallen, we should not question 'why did you fall?"

Dada Bhagwan, Indian Spiritual Leader

Compassion, Inspirational, Truth, Happiness, Wisdom

"Because God is never cruel, there is a reason for all things. We must know the pain of loss; because if we never knew it, we would have no compassion for others, and we would become monsters of self-regard, creatures of unalloyed self-interest. The terrible pain of loss teaches humility to our prideful kind, has the power to soften uncaring hearts, to make a better person of a good one."

Dean Koontz, American Author

Compassion, Loss, Humility, Pain

"He sometimes wondered if she had become involved with him just so that she could cry in someone's arms. Maybe she can't cry alone, and that's why she needs me."

Haruki Murakami, Japanese Writer

Compassion, Comfort, Support, Love, Needs

"To minimize hatred and oppression, our love roots must be deep and solid."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Compassion, Love, Hatred, Oppression, Strength

"Nowhere in the bible did it say, "Only show compassion and empathy to those you can trust." If we did that, we would be burying homeless people every day."

Shannon L. Alder, American Author

Compassion, Truth, Faith, Life

"Life is never easy for any one. Be gentle with one another."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Compassion, Gentleness, Kindness, Support, Peace