Quote by John Galsworthy
When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing -- deprived himself of

When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing — deprived himself of the power of living life as it is without wishing it to become something different. – John Galsworthy

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He was afflicted by the thought that where Beauty was, nothing ever ran quite straight, which no doubt, was why so many people looked on it as immoral. – John Galsworthy

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I very much dislike the intolerance and moralism of many Christians, and feel more sympathy with Honest Doubters than with them. – A. N. Wilson

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Actors who are lovers in real life are often incapable if playing the part of lovers to an audience. It is equally true that sympathy between actors who are not lovers may create a temporary emotion that is perfectly sincere. – Ivor Novello

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I didnt go to university. Didnt even finish A-levels. But I have sympathy for those who did. – Terry Prachett

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There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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