Sympathy is the first condition of criticism. Posted on May 24, 2011May 24, 2006 by admin “Sympathy is the first condition of criticism.” — Henri Frederic Amiel Author: Henri Frederic Amiel Category: sympathy Tags: sympathy, Henri Frederic Amiel Spread the love Related posts: That though the radiance which was once Almost all of our sorrows spring out Sorrow is a fruit. God does not Excessive sorrow laughs. Excessive joy weeps.