As I get considerably beyond the biblical allotment of…
“As I get considerably beyond the biblical allotment of three score years and ten, I feel with increasing intensity that I can express my gratitude for still being around on the oxygen-side of the earth's crust only by not standing pat on what I have hitherto known and loved. While oxygen lasts, there are still new things to love, especially if compassion is a form of love.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Gratitude for life’s extension inspires continual love for new things, especially compassion as a deeper love.
In simple terms: Live gratefully and keep loving.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate ongoing gratitude and compassion.
Themes
gratitude
compassion
growth
life extension
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career
- personal relationships
- community service
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
humanism
aging
environmental awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express compassion daily?
- What new loves can you pursue?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be misunderstood as weakness.