Brother Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
““But he had an approved tolerance for others; sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to reprove. 'I incline to Cain's heresy,' he used to say quaintly: 'I let my brother go to the devil in his own way.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", 1886
He tolerates others' misdeeds, feeling envy, yet chooses to help rather than judge, reflecting a compassionate yet conflicted stance.
In simple terms: Compassion over judgment despite envy.
Key Takeaway
Choose empathy over condemnation.
Themes
morality
empathy
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
complex
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- counseling
- conflict mediation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Ethics
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- When is empathy harmful?
- How to balance help with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Helping may enable harmful behavior.
