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? Can I see a falling tear, And not feel my sorrow's share? Can a father see his child Weep, nor be with sorrow filled? Can a mother sit and hear An infant groan, an infant fear? No, no! never can it be! Never, never can it be!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Empathy demands we share in others' suffering; we cannot be indifferent to another's pain.
In simple terms: We must feel others' sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Allow compassion to guide you.
Themes
empathy
compassion
humanity
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
ethical
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- caregiving
- grief counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Moral responsibility
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with self‑care?
- When might detachment be necessary?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be overwhelming and lead to burnout.