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Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I…

“Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?” quote by William Blake
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“Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?”

William Blake

About This Quote

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

Empathy requires sharing another's pain, not just observing it without feeling.

In simple terms: Feel others' sorrow to truly understand.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion, not indifference.

Themes

empathy compassion humanity

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • volunteering
  • friendship
  • grief support

Key Concepts

emotional resonance shared experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance empathy with self‑care?
  • What does true compassion look like?
A Different Perspective

Hard to feel others' pain without personal loss.

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