Tag: sentiment

Quote of the Day

So much to win, so much to lose, No marvel that I fear to choose.

“That we often derive sorrow from the sorrow of others, is a matter of fact too obvious to require any instances to prove it; for this sentiment, like all the other original passions of human nature, is by no means confined to the virtuous and humane.” — Adam Smith, “Of Sympathy,” The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Quote of the Day

Maybe the amplification of sentiment in public life is like an addiction to high-fructose corn syrup sodas. Drink too many—consume too much fast food of sentiment—and eventually you get diabetes of the soul.

“Maybe the amplification of sentiment in public life is like an addiction to high-fructose corn syrup sodas. Drink too many—consume too much fast food of sentiment—and eventually you get diabetes of the soul.” — Pamela Haag, “Death by Treacle,” The American Scholar (2010-03-01)