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Compassion Quote by Nathan Englander

“Empathy is what obsesses me. And watching empathy recede in the world is terrifying.” quote by Nathan Englander
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“Empathy is what obsesses me. And watching empathy recede in the world is terrifying.”

Nathan Englander

About This Quote

Source Essay: Contemporary Jewish literature, 2015

Empathy is a deep obsession; its decline in society is frightening.

In simple terms: Empathy is vital and its loss is scary.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy actively.

Themes

empathy social decay concern

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • education
  • mental health work

Key Concepts

psychology human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture empathy in a hostile setting?
  • What actions restore empathy in a community?
A Different Perspective

Empathy can be hard to sustain in hostile environments.

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