Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
Nationality: Swiss Type: Philosopher Born: September 27, 1821 Death: 1881 |
When you're not involved, other people's unhappiness seems to be about the funniest damn thing on earth because you think you can solve it, that you are God, that you are above this, and that their unhappiness is just such useless toil and agony. If it's you, it ceases to be a comedy.