There is definite evidence here of Mr. Payne's distinctive gifts, which embrace an ear for eloquently elliptical dialogue, a sharp-edged compassion and a searching double vision that balances the micro- and macrocosmic.
But my role demands a persistent and sharp-edged compassion, a capacity to behold both the sin and the sinner, to understand that humans do bad things that cause real harm and yet remain human.
Her sharp intellect and compassion will be missed.
A member of the ILC's Program Advisory Group, her sharp intellect and compassion will be missed.
For more than five decades, our esteemed spiritual leader Rabbi Rosenbloom guided us with his comprehensive wisdom, unfailing integrity, sharp humor and deep compassion.
Filled with sharp observation and unaffected compassion, yet without any trace of sentimentality, this little book reveals in words the essential human qualities that characterise his music.
Under certain circumstances though, when indulging in a vice motivated by sharp inner focus and compassion, an action might outwardly seem like the wrong thing to do, but is ultimately the most necessary or kindest thing to do.
Dick, who was well known for his sharp intellect, elegant writing, and compassion for his patients, was involved in psychiatric evaluations for the courts for some of the area's highest profile criminal cases.
Written and directed by Rob Margolies, "Lifelines" starts promisingly, with a sharp comedic bite and genuine compassion for this fraught family dynamic, but soon gives way to the kind of compressed, schematic psychodrama endemic to (if no more welcome on) the stage.
Her warmth, compassion, sense of humor, keen insight, sharp intelligence and wisdom will be missed beyond measure.
