Quote by Horace Mann, Lectures on Educati

To pity, distress it but human; to relieve it is Godlike.

To pity, distress it but human; to relieve it is Godlike.

Summary

This quote acknowledges the empathetic nature of humans to feel compassion and pity towards those who are suffering. However, it emphasizes that taking action to alleviate their suffering is a divine quality, highlighting the importance of actively helping others. It suggests that offering support and providing relief to those in need is a commendable and virtuous act that goes beyond mere empathy.

By Horace Mann, Lectures on Educati

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