Quote by Joseph Butler

Compassion is a call, a demand of nature, to relieve the unhappy as hunger is a natural call for food.

Compassion is a call, a demand of nature, to relieve the unh

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This quote suggests that compassion is an inherent instinct in human nature, much like the natural urge to satisfy hunger. It states that just as hunger drives us to seek food for nourishment, compassion compels us to alleviate the suffering of others. It implies that compassion is not a choice, but rather a moral obligation that arises from our basic human nature.

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