Charity Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott
“What higher praise can we bestow on any one than to say of him that he harbors another's prejudices with a hospitality so cordial as to give him, for the time, the sympathy next best to, if indeed it be not edification in, charity itself. For what disturbs more and distracts mankind than the uncivil manners that cleave man from man?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on Charity, 1840
True hospitality involves sharing others' prejudices with empathy, yet uncivil manners divide humanity.
In simple terms: Empathy bridges divides.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassionate hospitality.
Themes
empathy
hospitality
social cohesion
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- community building
- conflict mediation
- educational programs
Key Concepts
prejudice
civil discourse
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we turn empathy into concrete change?
- What habits foster civil interaction?
A Different Perspective
Empathy without action may remain superficial.
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