We are accustomed to see men deride what they do not…
“We are accustomed to see men deride what they do not understand, and snarl at the good and beautiful because it lies beyond their sympathies”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People often mock what they cannot understand and reject beauty that lies beyond their empathy.
In simple terms: Mocking unknown things and rejecting distant beauty.
Cultivate empathy to appreciate unfamiliar ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- art criticism
- cross‑cultural exchange
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can empathy be taught effectively?
- What beauty have you dismissed before?
Changing deep‑seated biases is challenging.