Dear Quote by Dorothy Day
“Dear God, please enlarge our hearts to love each other, to love our neighbor, to love our enemy as well as our friend.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: The Catholic Worker, Dorothy Day, 1940
Expanding compassion to include all, even enemies, fosters universal love and social harmony.
In simple terms: Love everyone, even enemies.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy for all.
Themes
compassion
social justice
universal love
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
human solidarity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life needs your compassion?
- How can you practice love toward a difficult person?
A Different Perspective
Loving enemies can be emotionally taxing.
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