Daniel Goleman

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Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection - or compassionate action

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In a very real sense we have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels

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Threats to our standing in the eyes of others are remarkably potent biologically, almost as powerful as those to our very survival

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The Responsive Classroom approach creates an ideal environment for learning--every teacher should know about it