Charity Quote by Alan Keyes
“Harden our hearts to the innocents in the womb, and we have hardened our hearts to the need for compassion, and mercy, and fellow-feeling, and charity, and decency in this world.”
About This Quote
Warns that desensitizing to the vulnerable leads to loss of broader compassion and moral standards.
In simple terms: Hardening hearts to the innocent erodes overall compassion.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion for all.
Themes
compassion
morality
humanity
Mood
concerned
inspirational
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- parenting
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance compassion with practical governance?
- What steps foster widespread empathy?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints in policy decisions.
