Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?

Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?

William Blake, the renowned English poet, artist, and visionary, often explored themes of empathy, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all beings in his works. The lines "Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?" from his poem "On Another's Sorrow" encapsulate the essence of Blake's belief in the importance of empathy and the duty to alleviate the suffering of others.