Death Quote by George William Russell
“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.”
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.
Cultivate empathy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community building
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can sympathy be practiced daily?
- What limits empathy’s durability?
May idealize empathy without addressing conflict.