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He feels kindly toward the individual, because he is an instrument of his enjoyment, a mere means to promote his wishes.
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Angelina Emily Grimké
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gutenberg.orgHe feels kindly toward the individual, because he is an instrument of his enjoyment, a mere means to promote his wishes.
Grimké highlights the transactional nature of some relationships, where kindness is based on personal gain.
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