Compassion Quote by William Blake
““Can I see anothers woe, And not be in sorrow too. Can I see anothers grief, And not seek for kind relief. Can I see a falling tear. And not feel my sorrows share, Can a father see his child, Weep, nor be with sorrow fill'd. 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 compels us to share in others' suffering; true compassion cannot be detached
In simple terms: Feeling others' pain shows empathy
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy and shared sorrow
Themes
compassion
humanity
empathy
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
emotional resonance
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance empathy with self-care?
- When does shared sorrow become burdensome?
A Different Perspective
Empathy may be overwhelming and lead to personal distress
