Fan of Mr.Schopenhauer, but unsure if this quote provides grounding for your objective moral imperative. This only says that actions derived from compassion are

Fan of Mr.Schopenhauer, but unsure if this quote provides grounding for your objective moral imperative. This only says that actions derived from compassion are the only actions that have moral value. No explanation of why that is the case nor does it create a necessity for moral action. From the Schopenhauer perspective, the 'right' answer if I recall correctly is to embrace asceticism. To deny the will.