Capable Quote by Andre Gide
“Each of us really understands in others only those feelings he is capable of producing himself.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Immoralist", 1902
We understand others only through feelings we can experience ourselves.
In simple terms: Empathy requires shared feeling.
Key Takeaway
Develop empathetic insight.
Themes
empathy
understanding
psychology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
novel
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- education
- interpersonal relations
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you expand your emotional repertoire?
- What feelings are you unable to relate to?
A Different Perspective
Empathy may be limited by personal experience.
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