I feel pity for him, and that is a poor sign of love.
PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast.
Pity is extolled as the virtue of prostitutes.
They tell us that "Pity is akin to Love;" if so, Pity must be a poor relation.
Pity is the most agreeable feeling among those who have little pride and no prospects of great conquests.
pity is an agreeable sentiment, uplifting like military music.
Pity melts the mind to love.
Pity swells the tide of love.
Pity is cruel. Pity destroys.
Pity, I've learned, is like a fart. You can tolerate your own, but you simply can't stand anyone else's.