Agony Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“So often our sisters comfort others when their own needs are greater than those being comforted. That quality is like the generosity of Jesus on the cross. Empathy during agony is a portion of divinity!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Empathy, 2019
Empathy shown during personal suffering mirrors the selfless love of Jesus, reflecting divine compassion.
In simple terms: Empathy in pain reflects divine love.
Key Takeaway
Practice deep empathy in hardship.
Themes
compassion
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- caregiving
- conflict mediation
- personal loss
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show empathy when you’re hurting?
- What does divine compassion mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May be idealized; not everyone can emulate such sacrifice.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)