Compassion Quote by Jan Eliasson
“Without passion, nothing happens; without compassion, the wrong things happen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2015
Passion drives action, but without compassion the actions may be misguided.
In simple terms: Passion without compassion leads to harmful outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Balance passion with compassion.
Themes
passion
compassion
ethics
impact
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Community activism
- leadership
- volunteering
Key Concepts
Social change
humanitarian work
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure compassion guides your passion?
- What checks prevent harmful actions?
A Different Perspective
Passion alone can cause reckless decisions.
