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“I've got 's much feelin' as the next one, but when folks drives in their spiggits and wants to draw a bucketful o' compassion every day right straight along, there does come times when it seems as if the bar'l was getting low.” quote by Sarah Orne Jewett
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“I've got 's much feelin' as the next one, but when folks drives in their spiggits and wants to draw a bucketful o' compassion every day right straight along, there does come times when it seems as if the bar'l was getting low.”

Sarah Orne Jewett

About This Quote

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

Compassion can wane under pressure; staying empathetic requires conscious effort.

In simple terms: Compassion fades without effort.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily empathy.

Themes

empathy resilience humanity

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • healthcare
  • community work

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence moral fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recharge your empathy?
  • What supports help maintain compassion?
A Different Perspective

Compassion alone may not solve systemic issues.

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