“In its sentimental mode, compassion is an exercise in moral indignation, in feeling good rather than doing good ... In its unsentimental mode, compassion seeks above all to do good.”
Quote by Gertrude Himmelfarb
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Gertrude Himmelfarb
Gertrude Himmelfarb is an esteemed historian known for her profound insights into modern history and culture. Her research focuses on 19th-century Britain and the United States, particularly on social, political, and moral issues. more
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