Compassion Quote by Kanan Makiya
““Gone was the slightest implication of compassion if it had ever existed before. “I have seen young boys burned alive,” he said. “I have seen Iranian and Iraqi boys tearing each other literally with their nails and teeth. It is raging hate against raging hate.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great War for Civilization by Robert Fisk, 2005
Witnesses describe cycles of violence where hatred fuels more hatred, eroding any trace of compassion.
In simple terms: Violence breeds more violence, killing compassion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break cycles of hate.
Themes
war
humanity
compassion
hatred
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- refugee camps
- post‑war societies
- media reporting
- peacebuilding programs
Key Concepts
psychology
conflict dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies rebuild compassion after trauma?
- What actions can individuals take to interrupt hate cycles?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be suppressed but can be revived through intentional empathy.
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