Edwin Chapin
Edwin Chapin
appear dares forgive human soul strong
Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it forgoes revenge, and dares forgive an injury.
hurt narrow skeptical sour unless
Tribulation will not hurt you, unless it does - what alas! It too often does - unless it hardens you and makes you sour and narrow and skeptical
hurt narrow sour unless
Tribulation will not hurt you, unless it does - what -alas!- it too often does, hardens you and makes you sour and narrow and skeptical.
essential evil man
This is the essential evil of vice, that it debases man
appearance beneath bosom bubbles covers dances depths diamond divine heart judge laughter lift lip mere peace serious sober veil
Do not judge from mere appearances; for the lift laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool.