“A certain combination of incompetence and indifference can cause almost as much suffering as the most acute malevolence.”
“Never attribute to malevolence what is merely due to incompetence”
“The evil that is in the world almost always comes from ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.”
“To be treated with indifference is the greatest tragedy a Human Soul can suffer.”
“But loving Tristan often felt like loving something once removed. He could be cold and indifferent to others' suffering, especially if he was causing it.”
“A woman can put up with almost anything; anything but indifference.”