What is called generosity is really compassion. In the Shin'ei it is w…

Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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What is called generosity is really compassion. In the Shin'ei it is written Seen from the eye of compassion, there is noone to be disliked. One who has sinned is to be pitied all the more. There is no limit to the breadth and depth of ones heart. There is room enough for all. That we still worship the sages of the three ancient kingdoms is because their compassion reaches us yet today.
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