When any person suffers for someone in greater need, that person is a human.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suffering for someone in greater need defines one's humanity.
- In plain terms
- You are human when you suffer for those who need more help.
- What can you take from it?
- Compassionate sacrifice defines our humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you sacrificed for another?
- What defines your humanity?
Another view
Suffering alone does not guarantee moral worth without intent.
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