David EaglemanAmong all the creatures of creation, the gods favor us: We are the only ones who can empathize with their problems.
About This Quote
Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher, said that man was the only animal capable of “sympathy”. What he meant by this is the ability to feel with our fellow human beings. When you are able to feel their pain, you are able to empathize with them and help them in their time of need.
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