Children Quote by William Blake
“Can I see another's woe, And not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, And not seek for kind relief? Can I see a falling tear, And not feel my sorrow's share? Can a father see his child Weep, nor be with sorrow filled? Can a mother sit and hear An infant groan, an infant fear? No, no! never can it be! Never, never can it be!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Songs of Innocence and Experience, 1794
Empathy demands we share in others' suffering; we cannot be indifferent to another's pain.
In simple terms: We must feel others' sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Allow compassion to guide you.
Themes
empathy
compassion
humanity
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
ethical
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- caregiving
- grief counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Moral responsibility
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy with self‑care?
- When might detachment be necessary?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be overwhelming and lead to burnout.
