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Compassion is the basis of all morality
Compassion is the basis of all morality
Compassion is no substitute for justice.
Compassion is no substitute for justice.
Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a
short visit, not knowing why, yet read more
Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a
short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to divine a
purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is
one thing we do know: that man is here for the sake of other
men.
It is a man's sympathy with all creatures that truly makes him a man. Until he extends his circle of read more
It is a man's sympathy with all creatures that truly makes him a man. Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man himself will not find peace.
It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then read more
It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.
It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.
It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.
Not to hurt our humble brethren in fur, feather or fin, is our first duty to them, but to stop read more
Not to hurt our humble brethren in fur, feather or fin, is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them whenever they require it.
He who feels no compassion will become insane.
He who feels no compassion will become insane.
I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking read more
I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.