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“Any relations in a social order will endure, if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality.” quote by George William Russell
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“Any relations in a social order will endure, if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality.”

George William Russell

About This Quote

Source Essay: “Sympathy and Immortality” (1915)

Human sympathy infused in social relations grants them lasting, almost immortal significance.

In simple terms: Sympathy makes social bonds endure.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy.

Themes

philosophy ethics society

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • education
  • leadership

Key Concepts

humanism immortality social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can sympathy be practiced daily?
  • What limits empathy’s durability?
A Different Perspective

May idealize empathy without addressing conflict.

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