Not that I am less humane than others, but I did not perceive that my feelings were much affected.

Now I do not expect to receive a smile, a word of greeting, or a little compassion without paying for it first.

I suppose one thing that made you like him was that he was so small and frail; he aroused your instincts of protection.

The incentive for lenders is one of emotion, of choosing the entrepreneur that you feel most needs a loan, and then seeing your investment have a positive effect.

Compassion is a much more fulfilling way to live than closing your eyes to suffering.