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Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind.
"Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Compassion is described as ethically complete only when it extends beyond the human species.
Key takeaway:
Consider the welfare of living creatures affected by your daily habits.
Origin of the quote
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