Andrey (azangru) wrote,
Andrey
azangru

Банально, но все же

...the real or supposed necessity of treating the negroes with rigor gradually brings a numbness upon the heart, and renders most of those who are engaged in it too indifferent to the sufferings of their fellow-creatures.
(Rev. Mr. Newton; XVIII century)

Это, разумеется, частное проявление всеобщего закона привыкания.
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