Quote by Horace Mann

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

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

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between feeling compassion for someone in distress and taking action to alleviate their suffering. It suggests that while empathy is a natural characteristic of being human, actively assisting and providing relief to others is a quality that reflects godliness. The quote implies that merely feeling sorry for someone's hardship is insufficient; true compassion lies in actively taking steps to help them overcome their distress. It emphasizes the significance of translating empathy into tangible acts of kindness and assistance in order to attain a more godlike or virtuous state.

By Horace Mann

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