Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love and compassion are essential for human survival, not optional extras.
- In plain terms
- Love and compassion are necessary for us to survive.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat love and compassion as essential needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the true necessities for life?
- How does love sustain you?
Another view
Survival also depends on material resources and infrastructure.
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