On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
If sympathy becomes distorted and morbid, it hampers instead of helping the effort toward social betterment.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This passage cautions that an unhealthy or excessive form of sympathy can actually impede progress toward improving society.
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