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There is no difference between the pain of humans and the…

“There is no difference between the pain of humans and the pain of other living beings, since the love and tenderness of the mother for the young are not produced by reasoning, but by feeling, and this faculty exists not only in humans but in most living beings.” quote by Maimonides
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“There is no difference between the pain of humans and the pain of other living beings, since the love and tenderness of the mother for the young are not produced by reasoning, but by feeling, and this faculty exists not only in humans but in most living beings.”

Maimonides

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

All sentient beings share pain and love, rooted in feeling rather than reason.

In simple terms: All living beings feel love and pain.

Key Takeaway

Extend compassion universally.

Themes

ethics compassion interconnectedness

Mood

thoughtful compassionate

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • animal welfare
  • environmental activism
  • medical ethics
  • education

Key Concepts

sentience empathy moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we broaden our moral circle?
  • What actions reflect this shared feeling?
A Different Perspective

Human bias may limit empathy.

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