How often, in this cold and bitter world, is the warm…
“How often, in this cold and bitter world, is the warm heart thrown back upon itself! Cold, careless, are we of another's grief; we wrap ourselves in sullen selfishness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
In a harsh world, compassion often turns inward, leading to selfishness and neglect of others’ grief.
In simple terms: Coldness makes us selfish and ignore others’ pain.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy despite harshness.
Themes
compassion
selfishness
grief
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- counselling
- community work
- personal relationships
- social activism
Key Concepts
empathy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay warm to others’ suffering?
- What prevents you from helping?
A Different Perspective
Self‑preservation can become indifference.