Is there a contradiction between the two? No.
Be loving and compassionate and allow all their
own pace but do not stiffle your own growth by
waiting for people to catch up. Who is to say what
they are learning? True. But let your own self
carry on with what you have to learn and can
grow thereby. Always keep growing and unfolding.
In all aspects. Don't go down to others' levels; keep
growing and refining who you are.