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“Some men make gain a fountain, whence proceeds A stream of liberal and heroic deeds; The swell of pity, not to be confined Within the scanty limits of the mind.” quote by William Cowper
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“Some men make gain a fountain, whence proceeds A stream of liberal and heroic deeds; The swell of pity, not to be confined Within the scanty limits of the mind.”

William Cowper

About This Quote

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

Human compassion should not be confined by narrow thinking; generosity should flow freely beyond mental limits.

In simple terms: Compassion must expand beyond limited mindsets.

Key Takeaway

Practice boundless generosity.

Themes

compassion humanity liberation

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • mentoring
  • advocacy
  • philanthropy

Key Concepts

empathy moral philosophy social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we broaden our capacity for pity?
  • What barriers limit our generosity?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often resists expansive empathy.

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