Consideration Quote by Alexander McCall Smith
““If we treated others with the consideration that one would give to those who only had a few days to live, then we would be kinder, at least.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 1998
Treating others with extreme empathy, as if they were dying soon, would increase kindness.
In simple terms: Empathy like caring for the dying promotes kindness.
Practice deep empathy daily.
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When to use this quote
- healthcare
- customer service
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you show this level of care?
- Can empathy be sustained without burnout?
People may find such empathy unrealistic in everyday life.