Samuel Butler: The Will-be and the Has-been touch us more nearly than the Is. So we are more tender towards children and old people tha

The Will-be and the Has-been touch us more nearly than the Is. So we are more te — Samuel Butler

The Will-be and the Has-been touch us more nearly than the Is. So we are more tender towards children and old people than to those who are in the prime of life.

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