More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.

More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.

Pity me that the heart is slow to learn What the swift mind beholds at every turn.

Pity me that the heart is slow to learn What the swift mind beholds at every turn.

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe

Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead

Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead

Pity the man who has a character to support -- it is worse than a large family -- he is read more

Pity the man who has a character to support -- it is worse than a large family -- he is silent poor indeed.

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.

Soft pity enters an iron gate.

Soft pity enters an iron gate.

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 is best taught by fellowship in woe.

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe.