Able Quote by Samuel Richardson
“A feeling heart is a blessing that no one, who has it, would be without; and it is a moral security of innocence; since the heart that is able to partake of the distress of another, cannot wilfully give it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pamela; or Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson, 1740
A compassionate heart is a gift that provides moral safety; those who can share another's suffering cannot willfully deny it.
In simple terms: Compassion protects and gives moral security.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy.
Themes
compassion
morality
security
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
empathy
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with personal boundaries?
- When does compassion become self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Empathy may be exhausted without self‑care.
