Compassion Quote by Jacqueline Carey
““Pride, desire, compassion, cleverness, belligerence, fruitfulness, loyalty… and guilt. But above it all stands love. And if we desire to be more than human, that is the star by which we must set our sights.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kushiel's Legacy by Jacqueline Carey, 2001
Love is the ultimate guiding principle, surpassing all other emotions and ambitions, especially when striving beyond ordinary humanity.
In simple terms: Love tops all emotions and drives us to transcend humanity.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love over other drives.
Themes
love
ambition
humanity
transcendence
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- creative projects
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love influence your biggest decisions?
- What does “more than human” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not resolve practical conflicts or power dynamics.
![“We are all these things [...]. Pride, desire, compassion, cleverness, belligerence, fruitfulness, loyalty...and guilt. But above it all stands love. And if we desire to be more than human, that is the star by which we must set our sights.” quote by Jacqueline Carey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70b/jacqueline-carey-1938_belligerence_we-are-all-these-things-pride-desire-com_2558300.jpg)
![“Go and learn what this [Scripture] means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION [for those in distress], AND NOT [animal] SACRIFICE,’ for I did not come to call [to repentance] the [self-proclaimed] righteous [who see no need to change], but sinners [those who recognize their sin and actively seek forgiveness].”…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa2/anonymous-1_bible_go-and-learn-what-this-scripture-means-i_171280.jpg)
