Henry Home, Lord Kames Quote

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without partaking of his pain; nor in joy, without partaking of his pleasure.


Elements of Criticism: Volume I [-II]. (ed. 1765)


Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without...

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without...

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without...

Emotions are raised in us, not only by the qualities and actions of others, but also by their feelings. I cannot behold a man in distress, without...