"No doubt it is true that there is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner repented than over all the saints who consistently remain holy, and the rare, sudden gentlenesses of arrogant people have infinitely more effect than the continual gentleness of gentle people. Arrogance turned gentle melts the heart."

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Source : Newton Booth Tarkington (2015). “The Magnificent Ambersons”, p.64, Booklassic

Booth Tarkington

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