an excess of genius, The Mechanics of Virtue, Matt Berry, aphorism 76

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He had an excess of genius, talent, power, and freedom.  This magnanimous overflow was a sheltering strength ... his compassion.  

They were choking hopelessly on their envy  – then one day he fell and converted their envy into their strength and compassion.  Why, now they even love their enemy.







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