Compassion Quote by Boris Pasternak
““In some men compassion for a woman goes beyond all conceivable limits. Their responsiveness places her in unrealizable positions, not to be found in the world, existing only in imagination, and on account of her they are jealous of the surrounding air, of the laws of nature, of the millennia that went by before her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Doctor Zhivago, 1957
A man's admiration for a woman can become so idealized that it detaches from reality, causing jealousy of even the natural world.
In simple terms: Idealized love can detach from reality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and ground affection in reality.
Themes
love
idealization
jealousy
fantasy
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Romantic idealism
psychology of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever idealize someone beyond reality?
- How does this affect your view of the world?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme idealization can lead to unhealthy expectations.
