Quote by Karen Armstrong

Compassion is a practically acquired knowledge, like dancing. You must do it and practice diligently day by day.

Compassion is a practically acquired knowledge, like dancing

Summary

This quote emphasizes that compassion is not an innate quality, but rather something that can be cultivated through learning and practice. Similar to picking up a skill like dancing, one must actively engage in acts of compassion consistently and put effort into improving it over time. It suggests that compassionate behavior requires conscious effort and action on a daily basis in order to truly understand and embody the essence of compassion.

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