Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their …

F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind. ✨ F. Scott Fitzgerald (2016). (The Great Gatsby), p.80, F. Scott Fitzgerald
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