Quote by Barbara Kingsolver

Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. It's the capacity to understand that every war is both won and lost. And that someone else's pain is as meaningful as your own.

Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. It's t

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This quote highlights the concept of empathy as the antithesis of spiritual narrow-mindedness. It underscores empathy as the ability to comprehend that in any conflict, both sides experience victories and defeats. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing that another person's suffering holds equal significance to our own. By grasping these principles, empathy allows us to transcend self-centered perspectives, fostering greater understanding and compassion towards others.

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