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Compassion is the basis of all morality
Compassion is the basis of all morality
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.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.
It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.
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.
The dew of compassion is a tear.
The dew of compassion is a tear.
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.
Our task must be to free ourselves . . . by widening our circle
of compassion to embrace all read more
Our task must be to free ourselves . . . by widening our circle
of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of
nature and its beauty.
He who feels no compassion will become insane.
He who feels no compassion will become insane.