"A humane heart always rejoices to soften the distresses of its fellow creatures."
— Berquin, Arnaud
Author
Place of Publication
London
Date
1788
Metaphor
"A humane heart always rejoices to soften the distresses of its fellow creatures."
Metaphor in Context
Mr. Dexter. I applaud you for that sentiment, my boy. A humane heart always rejoices to soften the distresses of its fellow creatures. All the virtues produce joy in our souls, but none fills them with sensations more delightful and more lasting than beneficence. (77-8)
Provenance
Contributed by PC Fleming, searching "heart."
Citation
Berquin, Arnaud. The Children's Friend. Being a Selection from the works of M. Berquin. London: Printed for the Booksellers, 1788. Eighteenth Century Collections Online. Gale Group. <Link to ECCO>.
Date of Entry
07/07/2010
