Who said “Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not…”?

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William Blake. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceSongs of Innocence (1789–1790)

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“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
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Blake, W. (n.d.). Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief? [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25954-can-i-see-anothers-woe-and-not-be/

MLA

Blake, William. “Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25954-can-i-see-anothers-woe-and-not-be/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Blake, William. “Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind relief?” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25954-can-i-see-anothers-woe-and-not-be/.

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