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Explore Books, Authors and Common Highlights on Empathy
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The experience of pain is a universal one, but the way we understand it is inherently personal.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Introverts are more likely to be good listeners.
The ability to empathize is a complex pattern in itself.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
The better angels of our nature are the empathic emotions that restrain violence.
Proximity is not just about physical closeness; it’s about emotional connections.
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.
From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
If you’re in trouble or hurt or need—go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help—the only ones.
From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
To truly empathize, we must confront our own experiences with pain and loss.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
The act of empathy requires us to be vulnerable, to open ourselves to others’ pain.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Empathy is a powerful force for peace.
Empathy is a powerful force that can drive both altruistic and destructive behavior.
From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.
A true believer is one who seeks to understand the world through the eyes of others.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Behind every chart is a person with hopes and fears.
From The Forgotten Room: Inside a Public Patient Hospital by Dan Baum
We are all beautifully complex beings trying to navigate this world.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
What is it like to be a person with a neurological disorder?
Empathy is the key to effective negotiation.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Empathy can be a form of activism, a way to bring attention to the experiences of others.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Listening to each other is an act of respect.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
Labeling is a way to validate someone’s emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Understand that people are wired very differently.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
The challenge is to be honest without being hurtful.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Empathy is not just about feeling for someone; it’s about feeling with them.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Radical candor is the ability to challenge someone directly while also showing that you care about them personally.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The capacity for empathy and understanding others begins in early childhood.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Empathy is a critical component of effective content marketing.
From Content Marketing for the Modern Age by Michael Brenner
Radical candor is about being able to tell someone when they are doing something wrong, but also showing that you care about them.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Creativity and empathy will be the unique human skills in the age of AI.
From AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
There are two dimensions to radical candor: care personally and challenge directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Empathy is not just a feeling; it is a biological necessity.
From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and reduce conflict.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
Empathy is essential for effective leadership.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
To be a doctor is to be a witness.
The best teams are those that balance candor with compassion.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and compassion.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The ability to empathize is vital for building strong connections.
Understanding requires empathy and an openness to experience.
We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of the other side.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Compassion is a verb. It is not a noun.
Compassion is a verb.
Empathy is a crucial component of our moral progress.
Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.
Labeling is a powerful tool to acknowledge emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Speak from the heart, and you will connect with others.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
Compassion is a key aspect of Buddhism.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
We must never forget that our happiness is connected to the happiness of others.
Art can be a bridge to empathy, a means to understand lives we don’t live.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
You can't just listen to the words; you have to listen to the whole person.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of your counterpart.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Art is a reflection of our humanity; it connects us all.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
It’s important to understand the feelings of others.
From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro