“Crying is not a prescription. It’s not a feat. It’s just a simple act. No one should be forced to shed tears. The only thing that matters is not to belittle the misfortune of others.” Samarkand
Of course, it is no easy matter to be polite; in so far, I mean, as it requires us to show great respect for everybody, whereas most people deserve none at all. Counsels and Maxims
Pure and complete sorrow is as impossible as pure and complete joy. War and Peace
Theirs, too, is the word-coining genius, as if thought plunged into a sea of words and came up dripping. The Common Reader
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