Compassion Quote by Edmund Burke
““In these meetings of all sorts, every counsel, in proportion as it is daring and violent and perfidious, is taken for the mark of superior genius. Humanity and compassion are ridiculed as the fruits of superstition and ignorance. Tenderness to individuals is considered as treason to the public.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letters on a Regicide, 1790
People often mistake bold, ruthless tactics for true brilliance, while dismissing kindness as weakness.
In simple terms: Boldness is praised, kindness mocked.
Key Takeaway
Value compassion over aggression.
Themes
power
genius
humanity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political debates
- corporate meetings
- social activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethics
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- Is daring always a sign of genius?
- How can compassion be integrated without seeming weak?
A Different Perspective
Aggressive tactics can sometimes achieve short‑term goals, but may erode trust.
