Compassion Quote by Frederick Lenz
“I respect self-giving and I've tried to lead my life with that as the ideal. But real self-giving is when we take our being, that which is most precious to us, and we throw it into eternity with a total sense of offering.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Essential Frederick Lenz, 1995
True self‑giving involves sacrificing one’s deepest self for a higher purpose, not merely altruism.
In simple terms: Self‑giving is offering your core self to something greater.
Key Takeaway
Embrace profound self‑sacrifice for meaning.
Themes
self‑sacrifice
spirituality
purpose
altruism
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- volunteer work
- personal growth
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “throw it into eternity” mean to you?
- Is total self‑offering realistic?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme self‑sacrifice may lead to self‑neglect.
