"Compassion has no place in the natural order of the world which operates on the basis of necessity. Compassion opposes this order and is therefore best thought of as being in some way supernatural"
- John Berger
About this Quote
In this quote, John Berger suggests that compassion is not intrinsic in the natural order of the world, which he believes functions based upon requirement. According to Berger, compassion goes against this order and can be considered somewhat supernatural. This implies that empathy is a quality that transcends the rational and useful elements of the world. It suggests that empathy is not dictated by requirement, however rather an exceptional and amazing force that rises above the standard. By presenting compassion as supernatural, Berger triggers us to acknowledge its power to defy the restrictions of the natural world and acknowledge its transformative potential.
This quote is written / told by John Berger somewhere between November 5, 1926 and today. He was a famous Artist from England.
The author also have 21 other quotes.
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"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding"
