Compassion Quote by Roxane Gay
““Death is a tragedy whether it is the death of one girl-woman in London or seventy-seven men, women, and children in Norway. We know this, but perhaps it needs to be said over and over again so we do not forget. I have never considered compassion a finite resource. I would not want to live in a world where such was the case.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Compassion, 2020
Compassion is limitless and must be repeatedly emphasized to prevent forgetting tragedies of any scale.
In simple terms: Compassion never runs out; keep remembering tragedies.
Key Takeaway
Remember and act with endless compassion.
Themes
compassion
humanity
memory
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- humanitarian work
- education
- media coverage
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain compassion in daily life?
- What practices keep empathy alive?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be overwhelmed by personal burnout.
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