Compassion Quote by Adelaide Anne Procter
“Kinds hearts are here; yet would the tenderest one Have limits to its mercy; God has none.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mercy of God” (published 1865)
Human compassion has limits, but divine mercy is boundless, offering hope beyond human constraints.
In simple terms: People can only be so kind; God’s love never ends.
Key Takeaway
Seek comfort in the idea of limitless divine compassion.
Themes
faith
compassion
human limitation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- charitable work
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you experience divine mercy in daily life?
- How do you balance human limits with spiritual hope?
A Different Perspective
Human kindness can be insufficient in extreme suffering.
