Compassion Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
““For in this love he now felt there was compassion: without which love is untempered, and is not whole, and does not last.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Left Hand of Darkness” by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1969
Love must include compassion; without it love is incomplete and unsustainable.
In simple terms: Compassion completes love.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy to deepen relationships.
Themes
love
compassion
wholeness
relationships
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic partnership
- parenting
- team leadership
Key Concepts
empathy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love survive without compassion?
- How does empathy change a relationship?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not resolve deeper incompatibilities.
