Quote by Eric Hoffer

Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic between good and evil proceeding within us.

Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic be

Summary

This quote suggests that compassion is an exceptional and distinctive quality within humanity. Unlike the constant battle between moral and immoral actions that we experience internally, compassion exists separately from this duality. It implies that compassion is a fundamental aspect that transcends the conflict between good and evil within us, emphasizing its unique ability to bring kindness and understanding to others without being influenced by moral ambiguity.

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