Ambrose Bierce Quote - PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast.

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PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast.

"PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: empathy
Tags: empathy Humility Pity Reflective Sardonic

Meaning of this quote

Pity is portrayed as being unsettled by another person's misfortune.

Key takeaway: Offer support without assuming misfortune could never affect you.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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