Bosoms Quote by Robert Dodsley
“The tears of the compassionate are sweeter than dewdrops falling from roses on the bosom of the earth. Shut not thine ear, therefore, against the cries of the poor, neither harden thine heart against the calamities of the innocent.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Pleasures of the Imagination, 1744
Compassionate sorrow is pure and precious, urging us to hear the suffering of the needy and stay soft‑hearted toward the innocent.
In simple terms: Compassionate tears are pure; stay open to the poor.
Key Takeaway
Listen and stay empathetic.
Themes
compassion
empathy
social justice
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- charity work
- community service
- advocacy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
humanity
moral duty
emotional sensitivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance empathy with self‑care?
- What actions can you take for the suffering you hear?
A Different Perspective
May become become desensitized or overwhelmed by constant suffering.
