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Compassion Quote by Alice Munro

“What she felt was a lighthearted sort of compassion, almost like laughter. A swish of tender hilarity, getting the better of all her sores and hollows, for the time given.” quote by Alice Munro
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“What she felt was a lighthearted sort of compassion, almost like laughter. A swish of tender hilarity, getting the better of all her sores and hollows, for the time given.”

Alice Munro

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Lighthearted Compassion" (hypothetical), 1990

A gentle, amused compassion can ease pain and fill emptiness temporarily.

In simple terms: Kindness can lift sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Embrace light humor in caring.

Themes

compassion humor healing

Mood

warm reflective

Type

narrative empathetic

When to use this quote

  • caring for a sick friend
  • comforting a grieving loved one
  • lightening a tense meeting

Key Concepts

empathy emotional relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance lightness with genuine support?
  • When does humor become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper issues if overused.

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