Building bridges Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““And, practicing “radical empathy” means more than trying to reach across divides of race, class, and politics, and building bridges between communities. We have to fill the emotional and spiritual voids that have opened up within communities, within families, and within ourselves as individuals. That can be even more difficult, but it’s essential. There’s grace to be found in those relationships. Grace and meaning and that elusive sense that we’re all part of something bigger than ourselves.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, 2020
Radical empathy requires filling emotional and spiritual gaps within communities and ourselves, not just bridging external divisions.
In simple terms: Empathy means healing inner voids as well as external divides.
Key Takeaway
Practice deep listening and compassion in personal and communal spaces.
Themes
empathy
community
spirituality
social justice
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- community workshops
- interfaith dialogues
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
radical empathy
psychological healing
collective meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance personal empathy with structural change?
- What practices help sustain deep emotional work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic issues while focusing on individual healing.
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