Compassion Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“Compassion is nothing one feels with the intellect alone. Compassion is particular; it is never general.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, 1995
Compassion requires emotional involvement, not just intellectual understanding; it is specific, not universal.
In simple terms: Feel empathy, not just think it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal empathy.
Themes
empathy
emotion
humanity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
ethical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice specific compassion?
- When have you felt detached?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual empathy also matters.
