"It is hard to imagine that empathy—a characteristic so basic to the human species that it emerges early in life, and is accompanied by strong physiological reactions—came into existence only when our lineage split off from that of the apes."
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_evolution_of_empathy

"In order to teach empathy, you must acknowledge your child's feelings, behavior and help them understand how to express them. An empathetic child grows into an empathetic adult [...]."
https://www.moms.com/empathy-vital-emotional-intelligence-/

"'Sometimes these days, it seems as if empathy and compassion are dwindling resources, but they are our best weapon against cynicism and despair,' Taylor said. 'In fact, empathy and compassion are our only truly renewable resources."
https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-news/pages/shrm21-annual-conference-johnny-taylor-radical-empathy.aspx

"Succeeding in a pandemic is not an either-or proposition. It's a nuanced trial-and-error process grounded in empathy, driven by commitment, and measured by engagement."
https://www.inc.com/inc-masters/lead-with-empathy-and-growth-will-follow.html