Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Pity is a thing often vowed, seldom felt; hatred is a thing often felt, seldom avowed.

Pity is a thing often vowed, seldom felt; hatred is a thing

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between pity and hatred in human emotions. It suggests that people often claim to feel pity, but don't genuinely experience it, while they tend to genuinely feel hatred, but rarely express or acknowledge it openly. It implies that expressions of pity are sometimes superficial or insincere, whereas hatred tends to be suppressed or kept hidden due to societal conventions or personal reasons. Overall, the quote reveals the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of human emotions and the social dynamics surrounding their expression.

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Sympathy

By Charles Caleb Colton

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