Answers Quote by Izaak Walton
“And though it is most certain, that two lutes being both strung and turned to an equal pitch, and then one played upon, the other will warble a faint audible harmony in answer to the same tune: yet many will not believe there is any such thing as sympathy of souls, and I am well pleased that every reader do enjoy his own opinion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Compleat Angler, 1653
Sympathy of souls is likened to two tuned lutes resonating together, yet many doubt its existence, preferring personal opinion.
In simple terms: People doubt deep connection, favoring own views.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value unseen emotional bonds.
Themes
sympathy
connection
skepticism
subjectivity
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
metaphor
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel an unspoken connection with another?
- How can you nurture empathy in skeptical environments?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that personal opinion is sufficient without deeper empathy.
