Compassion Quote by R. H. Blyth
““Two came here, Two flew off,— Butterflies. Chora3 In this verse, the ordinary poetical meaning is discarded; what remains is that dark flame of life that burns in all things. It is seen with the belly, not with the eye; with "bowels of compassion.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Butterflies” from The Art of Zen Poetry, 1935
True insight comes from inner feeling rather than rational analysis, revealing life's fiery essence.
In simple terms: Feel with the heart, not just the mind.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuitive perception.
Themes
intuition
spirituality
inner vision
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
Zen
philosophy
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you rely on feeling versus reason?
- How does compassion shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be misleading without critical thought.
