Certain Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“No person was every rightly understood until they had been first regarded with a certain feeling, not of tolerance, but of sympathy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Signs of the Times, 1845
Understanding requires empathy, not just tolerance; feeling toward another opens true comprehension.
In simple terms: Empathy, not tolerance, leads to real understanding.
Practice empathetic listening.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- counseling
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What feelings hinder your understanding of others?
- How does sympathy differ from tolerance?
Empathy can be mistaken for agreement.