Action Quote by Brad Warner
“Truly compassionate action arises spontaneously without thought and is carried out in real action with no anticipation of reward and, indeed, no concept of a doer of that action.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Compassion, 2015
Compassionate deeds happen naturally, without planning or expectation of reward, and without a sense of self doing them.
In simple terms: Compassion can be instinctive and selfless.
Key Takeaway
Act without seeking reward.
Themes
compassion
selflessness
spontaneity
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- helping strangers
- daily kindness
- emergency aid
Key Concepts
mindfulness
non-self
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture spontaneous compassion?
- What blocks selfless action?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to sustain without reflection.
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