for Compassion, Karen was able to highlight the all-
encompassing and practical nature of compassion as a
'constant transcendence of selfishness' that is necessary
for us to create a viable world to hand to the next
generation. In contrast, forgiveness is more specific and
cannot be something that we demand of others. Both
however require an abandonment of egotism, empathy
for others, a sense of equality and an appreciation of ..."
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