Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.

Wit is the epitaph of an emotion.

The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action

The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action

So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed with all their tragic read more

So much attention is paid to the aggressive sins, such as violence and cruelty and greed with all their tragic effects, that too little attention is paid to the passive sins, such as apathy and laziness, which in the long run can have a more devastating effect.

The heart is forever inexperienced.

The heart is forever inexperienced.

If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.

If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.

Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.

Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.

There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference.

There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference.

Apathy is the glove into which evil slips its hand

Apathy is the glove into which evil slips its hand

Moments of complete apathy are the best for new creations.

Moments of complete apathy are the best for new creations.