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Fellows Quote by Hannah More

“Man can see his reflection in water only when he bends down close to it, and the heart of man, too, must lean down to the heart of his fellow; then it will see itself within his heart.” quote by Hannah More
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“Man can see his reflection in water only when he bends down close to it, and the heart of man, too, must lean down to the heart of his fellow; then it will see itself within his heart.”

Hannah More

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Christian Religion and the Moral of of Society, 1790

Self-reflection requires humility and empathy, aligning one's heart with others to truly understand oneself.

In simple terms: Look down to see yourself in others.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and empathy.

Themes

humility empathy self-awareness

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • community building

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you humble yourself to understand another's perspective?
  • What does it mean to see your own heart in someone else's?
A Different Perspective

Self-awareness can be hindered by pride or fear of vulnerability.

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