We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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Compassion is the basis of morality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Compassion underpins our moral actions and ethical behavior towards others.
Arthur Schopenhauer posits that compassion is essential for morality, suggesting that our moral obligations and ethical standards are rooted in our ability to empathize with the suffering of others. This perspective emphasizes that true morality arises from a deep-seated concern for the well-being of fellow beings, indicating that without compassion, our moral frameworks become hollow and uninspired.
Themes
CompassionMoralityEmpathyEthicsKindness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of kindness in leadership.
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