If it be true that in showing pity and compassion we think of ourselves, because we fear to be one day or another in the same circumstances as those unfortunate people for whom we feel, why are the latter so sparingly relieved by us of their condition?


Aphorism 48 - Les Caractères (1688) - Du Coeur

Jean de La Bruyère Quotes

If it be true that in showing pity and compassion we think of ourselves, because we fear to be one day or another in the same circumstances as those...

If it be true that in showing pity and compassion we think of ourselves, because we fear to be one day or another in the same circumstances as those...

If it be true that in showing pity and compassion we think of ourselves, because we fear to be one day or another in the same circumstances as those...

If it be true that in showing pity and compassion we think of ourselves, because we fear to be one day or another in the same circumstances as those...