Bears Quote by Jonathan Swift
“It is remarkable with what Christian fortitude and resignation we can bear the suffering of other folks.”
About This Quote
Human compassion can endure others' suffering with remarkable strength and resignation.
In simple terms: People can bear others' pain with strong resolve.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy and resilience.
Themes
compassion
resilience
empathy
humanity
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- caregiving
- volunteering
- support groups
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
social duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain personal well‑being while helping others?
- What limits should be set?
A Different Perspective
Resilience may mask burnout if not balanced.
![“When you see those in healthcare who don't get this burn-out, they are very motherly, fatherly, or loving and attentive with the patients. [These] wonderful caretakers, doctors, and nurses don't get as much burn-out as people who are more defensive of the feelings and suffering of others.” quote by Matthieu Ricard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aaa/matthieu-ricard-4004_burn-out_when-you-see-those-in-healthcare-who-don_221267.jpg)
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
