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)

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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