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An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he read more
An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he that has humanity, forewarned,
Will turn aside and let the reptile live.
Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
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Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
Injers all on 'em the same.
It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without read more
It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the
weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.
Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.
Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.
As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness read more
As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!
Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!
Our humanity is a poor thing, except for the divinity that stirs within us.
Our humanity is a poor thing, except for the divinity that stirs within us.
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
If I seem to boast more than is becoming, my excuse is that I brag for humanity rather than for read more
If I seem to boast more than is becoming, my excuse is that I brag for humanity rather than for myself.
