empathy
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“In a world of nationalism and tribalism, of this and that, us and them,” Mr. Basciano tells us, treatment of leprosy “was a crime—but leprosy also gave space in which empathy and solidarity grew.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“So even though, like most people, I rooted for Roadrunner in their adventures, I still had a lot of empathy for him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I think that’s why I’m effective. I have deep empathy for the people in the room who also want to flee.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Bonavia said Jerome had shown a lack of remorse and empathy, had had a recent diagnosis of autism and had sought psychological support to stop him seeking "obsessive and unsuccessful relationships".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Because he has an empathy box. In the other room. Do you use it, J. R.?” she asked Isidore.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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