Compassion Quote by Timothy Miller
“Compassion is the intention to see each human being as no better or worse than yourself, neither more nor less important, and as fundamentally similar to yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Compassion, Timothy Miller, 2015
Compassion means recognizing each person’s equal worth and similarity, without ranking or devaluing anyone.
In simple terms: Treat everyone as equally valuable and similar.
Key Takeaway
Practice equal respect for all.
Themes
equality
humanity
empathy
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- conflict resolution
- volunteering
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure you view others equally?
- What barriers prevent you from seeing similarity?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be undermined by personal bias or systemic inequality.
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