“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.”
– Albert Schweitzer
Definitions:
- The feeling or mental state brought about by sensitivity for others (MW)
- Expressing understanding and care for another’s sufferings (CAM)
Vices:
- Excess: Overly sympathetic; focusing on the sufferings of others unreasonably over your own needs
- Deficit: Selfishness, lack of care for others