But hearing oftentimes
The still, sad music of humanity.

But hearing oftentimes
The still, sad music of humanity.

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.

For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
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For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
That kindred feelings might our state improve,
And mutual wants conduct to mutual love.

If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or read more

If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or base temptations, of heartaches and of remorse as his own . . . how much kinder, how much gentler he would be.

Humanity to me is not a mob. A mob is a degeneration of humanity. A mob is humanity going the read more

Humanity to me is not a mob. A mob is a degeneration of humanity. A mob is humanity going the wrong way.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.

Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.

Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.

Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.