 The development of sympathy in Grouchy follows a similar pattern. We start in infancy by recognizing our own pains and pleasures, those that signal to us what we need to stay alive. From this the circle of sympathy is widened to include others who form part of our life, starting with the observations of physical pleasures and pains, in oneself and in others, then moving towards psychological sufferings, and extending the circle further to humanity in general.