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Compassion Quote by Saschka Unseld

“Sympathy is towards someone else, versus empathy, which is feeling like someone else.” quote by Saschka Unseld
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“Sympathy is towards someone else, versus empathy, which is feeling like someone else.”

Saschka Unseld

About This Quote

Source Book: Emotional Intelligence, 2018

Sympathy is feeling for someone; empathy is feeling as someone else.

In simple terms: Sympathy vs. empathy: outside vs. inside feeling.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy to truly understand others.

Themes

empathy sympathy emotional intelligence connection

Mood

insightful balanced

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • team leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is sympathy more appropriate?
  • How to balance empathy with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Empathy can be emotionally draining.

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