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M. Kathleen Casey

Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the shape of consistency of enduring hatred.

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Even the most honorable people can feel anger, but when it builds up slowly from a stubborn, unforgiving attitude, it doesn't turn into a steady, lasting hatred. This suggests that true, lasting hatred is different from temporary or growing anger fueled by an unwillingness to forgive.

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