There was almost a flicker of humanity in the man. The kind of human who pulled wings off flies as a kid, but still human.

Kate Griffin
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This quote is one of the best quotes on humanity. We all love flies but we try to avoid them as they can be very annoying and hurt us. This man actually had compassion for flies and used his hobby as a way to help people. This quote shows us that we should start off by showing compassion towards people, not just bugs. It is important for us to help those around us and we should try to understand them and their problems.

Source: The Midnight Mayor

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