"True humanity consists not in a squeamish ear; it consists not in starting or shrinking at tales of misery, but in a disposition of heart to relieve it. True humanity appertains rather to the mind than to the nerves, and prompts men to use real and active endeavors to execute the actions which it suggests."

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Source: Charles James Fox (1815). “The speeches of the right honourable Charles James Fox, in the House of Commons”, p.659

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Charles James was a pioneering fashion designer known for his sculptural gowns and innovative techniques that transformed women's fashion in the 20th century.

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