"Children, even infants, are capable of sympathy. But only after adolescence are we capable of compassion"
- Louise J. Kaplan
About this Quote
This quote by Louise J. Kaplan suggests that children, even infants, have the capability to feel sympathy for others. This is likely due to their natural ability to acknowledge and react to the emotions of those around them. However, it is not up until teenage years that we are able to truly understand and empathize with the feelings of others. Compassion requires a much deeper level of understanding and insight into the feelings of others, which is something that is just established as we grow older. This quote highlights the importance of teaching children empathy and understanding from a young age, as it is a key factor in establishing a caring and caring society.
This quote is written / told by Louise J. Kaplan. He/she was a famous author, the quote is categorized under the topic Teen. The author also have 3 other quotes.
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