Empathy Quote by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
““One of the great gifts of fiction is that it asks us to stretch our empathy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The World We Make, 2021
Fiction expands our capacity to feel for others by placing us in unfamiliar lives and situations.
In simple terms: Stories grow our empathy.
Key Takeaway
Read diverse stories to broaden compassion.
Themes
fiction
empathy
perspective
growth
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- community building
Key Concepts
narrative transport
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What story changed your view of another person?
- How does imagination affect moral judgment?
A Different Perspective
Some may resist empathy through fiction.
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