"Any relations in a social order will endure, if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality"
- George William Russell
About this Quote
This quote by George William Russell speaks to the importance of compassion and understanding in any social order. He suggests that if we have the ability to instill our relationships with a spirit of human sympathy, then those relationships will be able to withstand. This spirit of human sympathy is what provides life its immortality, as it allows us to get in touch with one another on a much deeper level. It is this connection that enables us to develop strong and enduring relationships. Without it, our relationships would be shallow and brief. By understanding and feeling sorry for one another, we can develop a social order that is strong and lasting. We can produce a world where relationships are based on mutual understanding and regard, and where we can all thrive.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"