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When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing - deprived himself of the power of living life as it is without wishing it t
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"When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing - deprived himself of the power of living life as it is without wishing it to become something different"

- John Galsworthy
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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Galsworthy between August 14, 1867 and January 31, 1933. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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