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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
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe
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.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks. Perhaps this person will never be disappointed or disillusioned; perhaps read more
Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks. Perhaps this person will never be disappointed or disillusioned; perhaps she won't suffer the way people do when they have a dream to follow. But when the person looks back-she will hear her heart
It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.
It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.
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.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
