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.

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

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

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.

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.

A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.

A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.

Soft pity enters an iron gate.

Soft pity enters an iron gate.

Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

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

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