The least pain in our little finger gives more concern and uneasiness than the destruction of millions of our fellow beings.

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) English writer
Essay (1829-10), “American Literature — Dr. Channing,” Edinburgh Review, Vol. 50, No. 99, Art. 7
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2 thoughts on “Essay (1829-10), “American Literature — Dr. Channing,” <i>Edinburgh Review</i>, Vol. 50, No. 99, Art. 7”

  1. This looks like the precursor of Mel Brooks’ famous saying that “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.”

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