Shared Pain Quotes

“It is awareness of both our shared pain and our longing for happiness that links us to other people and helps us to turn toward them with compassion.”
― Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

“The boy was still looking at him. "Your family?" he asked.

Salva shook his head.

"Me, too, " the boy said. He sighed, and Salva heard that sigh all the way to his heart.”
― Linda Sue Park

“We are tethered. We share the same headache. We share the same wake. We stand in stillness. We stand in agony.”
― Emma Glass, Rest and Be Thankful