Quotations about human emotions and feelings.

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Emotion Quotes

Emotions are complex psychological states that involve feelings, physiological changes, and cognitions. Emotions are a natural response to internal or external stimuli and are essential to human functioning. Emotions shape…

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Sadness and Sorrow Quotes

Sadness is the feeling that is the opposite of happiness or joy: an emotion of unhappiness. It's "the blues" or "feeling down." Sorrow is the word we use for deep…

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Joy Quotes

Joy -- that state of delight or gladness or exuberance that is full of pleasure and satisfaction. What brings us joy? These quotes give us a taste of what others…

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Compassion Quotes

Compassion is sympathetic care and concern for the welfare of others, and especially for the suffering of others. Compassion goes beyond empathy or sympathy, to wanting to relieve the suffering…

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Grief Quotes

Grief is a natural state of sadness when we lose a loved one, or have any loss of that magnitude. What have authors and wise people through the ages said…

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Doubt and Uncertainty Quotes

Doubt is the feeling of uncertainty about something, calling into question whether something is true or possible. Uncertainty is a feeling or status where something is not known, and can…

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Spirituality Quotes

Spirituality is a quality of life and mind, as well as a practice to bring on that quality. Spirituality is often about religious experience, and it can also describe what…

Dictionary definition of the word Hate.

Hate Quotes

Hatred or hate is a passionate dislike, or the act of feeling that passionate dislike. Hate is often directed against members of a particular group, with the hate rooted in…

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Peace Quotes

Peace can mean inner peace or civil peace.  Peace is the absence of violence or war, and even the absence of uncomfortable disturbances.  Peace implies a calmness or tranquility, so…

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Love Quotes

Love is a central fact of human life, both a feeling and an action.  Love puts a priority on the well-being of another. Love can include romantic love, the love…

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Gratitude Quotes

Gratitude is a feeling of recognition and appreciation for what is good in your life.  Gratitude as a practice expresses that feeling in words and deeds.  What's the opposite of…