Around the world Quote by Dorothy Day
“What we would like to do is change the world - make it a little simpler for people to feed, clothe, and shelter themselves as God intended for them to do…We can, to a certain extent, change the world; we can work for the oasis, the little cell of joy and peace in a harried world. We can throw our pebble in the pond and be confident that its ever widening circle will reach around the world. We repeat, there is nothing that we can do but love, and, 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 Essay: "The World Is Not a Problem to Be Solved" (1930s)
Human service should be simple, compassionate, and rooted in love, encouraging small acts that ripple outward.
In simple terms: Serve simply with love, creating ripples of peace.
Key Takeaway
Practice small, loving actions daily.
Themes
service
compassion
community
faith
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- charitable work
- daily kindness
Key Concepts
social justice
Christian ethics
ripple effect
Questions to Reflect On
- What small act can you do today to help another?
- How can love be translated into concrete social action?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not solve systemic issues without structural change.
