Quote by Isadora Duncan

Perhaps he was a bit different from other people, but what really sympathetic person is not a little mad?

Perhaps he was a bit different from other people, but what r

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This quote suggests that being different from others is often associated with being sympathetic or compassionate. It implies that those who have a unique perspective or personality may be considered a little "mad" because they deviate from societal norms. However, this eccentricity is what allows them to have a deeper understanding and connection with the world and its inhabitants. In essence, the quote celebrates the idea that empathy and madness can be intertwined, highlighting the beauty of empathy borne from unconventional minds.

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