On the other hand, the woman who would still hold fast to a man after such a declaration, must be of so poor a stuff that I do not consider her capable of feeling any violent pain.

Woman, in general, has a far truer and more natural judgment in this question.
Where she does not love she has no scruples about want of consideration, and the knowledge that it will hurt the man's feelings has rarely restrained her from rejecting an unwelcome suitor.

There is such a thing as necessary cruelty, my friend--the physician knows that better than anybody." Wilhelm shook his head thoughtfully.
"Your cruelties are not for your own advantage, but for that of your patient.

I have no such excuse to offer." "Yes, you have," cried Schrotter.

"You cure the countess of a morbid and hysterical sentiment.