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Being Lutheran, Mother believed that self-pity is a deadly sin and so is nostalgia, and she had no time for read more
Being Lutheran, Mother believed that self-pity is a deadly sin and so is nostalgia, and she had no time for either
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
None pities him that is in the snare, who warned before, would not beware
None pities him that is in the snare, who warned before, would not beware
It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.
It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.
Compassion is the only one of the human emotions the Lord permitted Himself and it has carried the divine flavor read more
Compassion is the only one of the human emotions the Lord permitted Himself and it has carried the divine flavor ever since.
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
To love with the spirit is to pity, and he who pities most loves most.
To love with the spirit is to pity, and he who pities most loves most.
