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“Farewell, farewell! but this I tell To thee, thou Wedding-Guest! He prayeth well, who loveth well Both man and bird and beast.” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“Farewell, farewell! but this I tell To thee, thou Wedding-Guest! He prayeth well, who loveth well Both man and bird and beast.”

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

About This Quote

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

Farewell to guests, urging love for all beings, human and animal alike, as a moral duty.

In simple terms: Love all creatures, human and animal.

Key Takeaway

Practice universal compassion.

Themes

compassion universality ethics

Mood

reflective ethical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily interactions
  • activism
  • education

Key Concepts

moral philosophy animal rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show love to non‑humans?
  • What challenges arise in practicing universal compassion?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms may limit empathy.

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