Beside you Quote by Rob Payne
“It's easy to be cynical; harder is remembering that on any given day the person beside you on the subway or taking to long to pay for a tub of yogurt at the supermarket could be going through something tremendous and sorrowful and arduous.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Power of Empathy, 2015
We often overlook strangers' hidden struggles, assuming they are trivial, yet they may be facing profound hardship.
In simple terms: People may hide deep pain.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy daily.
Themes
empathy
awareness
humanity
Mood
compassionate
thoughtful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- commuting
- grocery shopping
- waiting rooms
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you show kindness to a stranger today?
- What assumptions do you make about others?
A Different Perspective
Assuming pain is always visible can mislead.
