"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?"
- Henry David Thoreau
About this Quote
This quote by Henry David Thoreau speaks with the power of empathy and understanding. He suggests that if we could check out each other's eyes, we would get a higher understanding of one another and the world around us. This would be a wonder, as it would allow us to see the world from a different point of view and gain insight into the thoughts and feelings of others. By comprehending each other much better, we could develop a more harmonious and serene world. Thoreau's quote motivates us to pursue greater understanding and compassion, and to acknowledge the power of browsing each other's eyes. It is a pointer that we can all gain from making the effort to try to understand each other better.
"When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land"