Alarms Quote by John Keats
“We must repeat the often repeated saying, that it is unworthy a religious man to view an irreligious one either with alarm or aversion, or with any other feeling than regret and hope and brotherly commiseration.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Eve of St. Agnes" by John Keats, 1819
He urges religious people to feel regret and hope toward non‑believers, not alarm or hatred.
In simple terms: Feel compassion, not fear, toward those of different faith.
Key Takeaway
Choose empathy over suspicion.
Themes
tolerance
compassion
interfaith
humanity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community dialogue
- interfaith events
- personal reflection
- teaching tolerance
Key Concepts
religious humility
ethical empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we practice brotherly commiseration daily?
- What actions show hope without condescension?
A Different Perspective
Regret may not change beliefs; hope alone may be insufficient.
