One pain is lessened by another’s anguish.... Take thou some new infection to thy eye, And the rank poison of the old will die.

William Shakespeare
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When we feel pain, we usually think it’s the worst pain we’ve ever felt or that we’ll never be able to stand it again. But, as Shakespeare said, “One pain is lessened by another’s anguish. ... Take thou some new infection to thy eye, And the rank poison of the old will die.” The experience of one person can increase another person’s pain and vice versa.

This idea is an example of empathy, the ability to share our experiences with others and understand what they are going through. The reason this quote is so meaningful is because it speaks about how one person can make a difference in another person’s life. That means every single person has a different experience and a different perspective on life.

Since we can’t know all of those experiences and perspectives, we must learn from those who have been through them.

Source: Romeo And Juliet

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