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More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple pity that will not forsake us
More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple pity that will not forsake us
Soft pity enters an iron gate.
Soft pity enters an iron gate.
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.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe.
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
However we may pity the mother whose health and even life is imperiled by the performance of her natural duty, read more
However we may pity the mother whose health and even life is imperiled by the performance of her natural duty, there yet remains no sufficient reason for condoning the direct murder of the innocent
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
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe
Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe