Compassion goes on giving, but knows no feeling of giving…
“Compassion goes on giving, but knows no feeling of giving, knows no feeling that "I am the giver." And then existence goes on responding in thousands of ways. You give a little love and from everywhere love starts flowing. The man of compassion is not trying to snatch anything away, he is not greedy. He does not wait for the return, he goes on giving. He goes on getting too, but that is not in his mind.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Compassion is selfless giving without attachment to the act or expectation of reward, creating a ripple of love that returns naturally.
In simple terms: Selfless giving creates love that returns itself.
Give without expecting anything back.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- volunteering
- relationship building
- community support
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice giving without expecting gratitude?
- What boundaries protect you while staying compassionate?
Selfless giving may be exploited by those seeking personal gain.