Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.

True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it

Summary

This quote emphasizes that genuine compassion is not limited to offering temporary assistance or handouts to those in need. True compassion involves recognizing the underlying systemic issues that contribute to poverty or suffering. It implies understanding that simply giving money to beggars is not enough; it is a call to address and change the structural inequalities and societal conditions that create a cycle of impoverished individuals. Real compassion requires an active effort to reform the systems that perpetuate such disadvantages, aiming to create a more just and equitable society.

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Compassion

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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