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 the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim read more

Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe.

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe.

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe

Pity is best taught by fellowship in woe

She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.

She knows as well as anyone that pity, having played, soon tires.

None pities him that is in the snare, who warned before, would not beware

None pities him that is in the snare, who warned before, would not beware

Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead

Pity is for the living, envy is for the dead

It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.

It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.