I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain. (Thomas Aquinas)

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

Thomas Aquinas

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