Compassion is a moral luxury, enjoyed by all good beings, in proportion to their benevolence.
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Describes compassion as a moral luxury enjoyed in proportion to one's benevolence.
Compassion is a moral luxury, enjoyed by all good beings, in proportion to their benevolence.
Describes compassion as a moral luxury enjoyed in proportion to one's benevolence.
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