The world makes up for all its follies and injustices by being damnably sentimental.

Summary

This quote suggests that although the world may be filled with foolish and unjust behaviors, it compensates for these shortcomings by displaying excessive and often exaggerated sentimentality. It implies that sentimentality is a compensatory response, which allows positive emotions, empathy, and sentimental attachments to flourish, counteracting the flaws and shortcomings of humanity. Despite the negative aspects of the world, sentimentality acts as a sort of compensation, reminding us of the capacity for love, compassion, and affection that can exist alongside the follies and injustices we encounter.

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