Compassion Quote by Milan Kundera
““in languages that derive from Latin "compassion" means: we cannot look on coolly as others suffer; or, we sympathize with those who suffer””
About This Quote
Compassion is the inability to remain indifferent to others' suffering, urging empathy and action.
In simple terms: Feel empathy, don't stay indifferent.
Key Takeaway
Act with empathy toward suffering.
Themes
empathy
humanity
responsibility
Mood
reflective
compassionate
Type
ethical
humanitarian
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- caregiving
- social work
- community support
Key Concepts
ethical duty
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain empathy without exhaustion?
- What boundaries protect you while helping others?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be limited by personal capacity or burnout.
![“compassion” derives from the Latin patiri and the Greek pathein, meaning “to suffer, undergo, or experience.” So “compassion” means “to endure [something] with another person,” to put ourselves in somebody else’s shoes,” quote by Karen Armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e9/karen-armstrong-1053_compassion_compassion-derives-from-the-latin-patiri_2926296.jpg)
