Adequate Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“For compassion a human heart suffices, but for full and adequate sympathy, with joy, an angel's only.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
Human compassion is limited; true, deep sympathy requires a transcendent, angelic joy.
In simple terms: Human hearts need more than empathy for full sympathy.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper compassion beyond ordinary empathy.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
empathy
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- volunteering
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphysics
human nature
angelic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can human compassion ever match angelic joy?
- What practices foster deeper sympathy?
A Different Perspective
Relying on supernatural sources may alienate secular perspectives.
