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Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as difficult for him to know that compassion is
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"Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as difficult for him to know that compassion is listening to him"

- Simone Weil

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This quote by Simone Weil talks to the trouble of both listening to someone in affliction and being the one in condition. It is hard to listen to somebody in pain, as it can be mentally draining and overwhelming. It is also difficult to be the one in affliction, as it can be tough to feel heard and comprehended. Weil emphasizes the significance of compassion when listening to someone in condition, as it is the secret to understanding and connecting with them. Empathy is more than just listening; it is actively engaging with the individual and revealing empathy and understanding. Empathy is the bridge between the listener and the individual in condition, and it is essential for both parties to feel heard and understood.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Simone Weil between February 3, 1909 and August 24, 1943. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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