Margaret Sanger Quotes

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival.

If any civilization is to survive, it is the morality of altruism that men have to reject.

Don't overestimate the decency of the human race.

There are many reasons for kindness, and religion is just one of them.

Whoever saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind

In democratic ages men rarely sacrifice themselves for another, but they show a general compassion for all the human race. One never sees them inflict pointless suffering, and they are glad to relieve the sorrows of others when they can do so without much trouble to themselves. They are not disinterested, but they are gentle.

It is only our humanity that can deliver us from the brutality of our achievements.

Kindness and compassion aren't political qualities even though they get politicized.

Humanity is more important to me than talent... if there's a choice to make, I'll go humanity over talent every time.

Love is the supreme value around which all moral values can be integrated into one ethical system valid for the whole of humanity.

universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality.

Humanity, perhaps, that quality of benevolence that humans have, without irony, named after themselves.

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is essential for human survival.

Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple. Its temple is the heart. Its teaching is love and compassion. Its moral values are loving and respecting others, whoever they may be. Whether one is a lay person or a monastic, we have no other option if we wish to survive in this world.

What is my religion? Simple. Kindness.

Human decency is not derived from religion. It precedes it.

Few are the giants of the soul who actually feel that the human race is their family circle.

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

The American people have not become heartless.

Mankind can be very magnanimous, given the chance.

Frankly, I'm not religious, but I believe in the cause of humanity - doing good work.

When you say you are in love with humanity, you are well satisfied with yourself.

John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.