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All things Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti

“It is utterly and irrevocably possible to empty all hurts and, therefore, to love, to have compassion. To have compassion means to have passion for all things, not just between two people, but for all human beings, for all things of the earth, the animals, the trees, everything the earth contains…” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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“It is utterly and irrevocably possible to empty all hurts and, therefore, to love, to have compassion. To have compassion means to have passion for all things, not just between two people, but for all human beings, for all things of the earth, the animals, the trees, everything the earth contains. When we have such compassion we will not despoil the earth as we are doing now, and we will have no wars.”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Art of Compassion, 1970

True compassion arises from deep love for all existence, not just personal relationships; this universal love can prevent environmental harm and war.

In simple terms: Love everything, then compassion follows.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate universal love to foster compassion and peace.

Themes

compassion universal love peace environmental stewardship

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • education
  • community service
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice love for all beings daily?
  • What obstacles hinder universal compassion?
A Different Perspective

Achieving such all‑encompassing love may seem idealistic.

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