Caring Quote by Mary Catherine Bateson
“Caring can be learned by all human beings, can be worked into the design of every life, meeting an individual need as well as a pervasive need in society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Learning, 2015
Compassion can be taught and integrated into every life, meeting personal and societal needs.
In simple terms: Compassion is a skill that can be cultivated.
Key Takeaway
Teach and embed compassion in daily life.
Themes
compassion
education
design
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- schools
- workplaces
- community programs
- product design
Key Concepts
empathy
social design
human development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we embed compassion in competitive settings?
- What barriers exist to teaching compassion?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be resisted in competitive environments.
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