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“If a man will be righteous and equal, let him see, with his neighbour's eyes, in his own case; and with his own eyes, in his neighbour's case.” quote by Benjamin Whichcote
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“If a man will be righteous and equal, let him see, with his neighbour's eyes, in his own case; and with his own eyes, in his neighbour's case.”

Benjamin Whichcote

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Treat others as you would want to be treated, both in your own and others' situations.

In simple terms: Empathy requires seeing both sides.

Key Takeaway

Practice reciprocal empathy.

Themes

empathy justice fairness

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal judgments
  • family disputes
  • team decisions

Key Concepts

ethical reciprocity moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this in a conflict?
  • What limits exist for equal treatment?
A Different Perspective

Reciprocal empathy can be difficult when interests clash.

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