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Literary
May 11, 1843
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A prose reflection on viewing others' errors with sorrow rather than anger, empathizing with the struggles, temptations, and desolation of the sinful heart, leaving judgment to its creator. Attributed to Longfellow.
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THE HEART.
The little I have seen of the world, and know of the history of mankind, teaches me to look upon the errors of others in sorrow, not in anger. When I take the history of the poor heart that has sinned and suffered, and represent to myself the struggles and temptations it has passed through; the bright pulsations of joy; the feverish inquietude of hope and fear; the pressure of want; the desertion of friends; the scorn of the world that has little charity; the desolation of the soul's sanctuary, and threatening vices within; health gone I would fain leave the erring soul of my fellow man with him from whose hands it came.
Longfellow.
The little I have seen of the world, and know of the history of mankind, teaches me to look upon the errors of others in sorrow, not in anger. When I take the history of the poor heart that has sinned and suffered, and represent to myself the struggles and temptations it has passed through; the bright pulsations of joy; the feverish inquietude of hope and fear; the pressure of want; the desertion of friends; the scorn of the world that has little charity; the desolation of the soul's sanctuary, and threatening vices within; health gone I would fain leave the erring soul of my fellow man with him from whose hands it came.
Longfellow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Heart
Sin
Sorrow
Compassion
Struggles
Temptations
Soul
Longfellow
What entities or persons were involved?
Longfellow.
Literary Details
Title
The Heart.
Author
Longfellow.
Key Lines
The Little I Have Seen Of The World, And Know Of The History Of Mankind, Teaches Me To Look Upon The Errors Of Others In Sorrow, Not In Anger.
When I Take The History Of The Poor Heart That Has Sinned And Suffered, And Represent To Myself The Struggles And Temptations It Has Passed Through;
The Bright Pulsations Of Joy; The Feverish Inquietude Of Hope And Fear; The Pressure Of Want; The Desertion Of Friends; The Scorn Of The World That Has Little Charity;
The Desolation Of The Soul's Sanctuary, And Threatening Vices Within; Health Gone I Would Fain Leave The Erring Soul Of My Fellow Man With Him From Whose Hands It Came.