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“He was swept by a lovely, heart-warming sensation that was quite new to him; the sight of those two little girls had suddenly made him aware that there were such things as other human interests, million miles from his own but no less legitimate.” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““He was swept by a lovely, heart-warming sensation that was quite new to him; the sight of those two little girls had suddenly made him aware that there were such things as other human interests, million miles from his own but no less legitimate.””

Leo Tolstoy

About This Quote

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

Experiences a sudden empathy for others' interests, realizing their legitimacy despite distance.

In simple terms: He felt unexpected empathy for strangers.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy beyond personal concerns.

Themes

empathy humanity awareness

Mood

compassionate introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social work
  • volunteering
  • global awareness

Key Concepts

cross-cultural understanding emotional expansion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers empathy for distant others?
  • How can we expand our circle of concern?
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