We are blessed with a magnificent and miraculous world ocean on this planet. But we are also stressing it in ways that we are not even close to bringing under control.
Carl SafinaRead
Whether on'e special emphasis is global warming or child welfare, the cause is the same cause. And justice comes from the same place being human comes from: compassion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Compassion is the foundation for justice in addressing significant global issues.
In this quote by Carl Safina, the author highlights the interconnectedness of various social causes, emphasizing that whether we advocate for global warming or child welfare, the underlying principle is the same: compassion. This compassion, rooted in our humanity, is essential for achieving justice and making meaningful progress in addressing these critical issues.
Themes
CompassionJusticeGlobal WarmingChild WelfareHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for environmental justice, a speaker could use this quote to highlight the importance of compassion in their cause.
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The compass of compassion asks not what is good for me? but what is good? Not what is best for me but what is best. Not what is right for me but what is right. Not how much can we take? but How much ought we leave? and how much might we give? Not what is easy but what is worthy. Not what is practical but what is moral.
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