Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind. (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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