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I am not pitying myself; I'm not sorry for you, for you are a cold-blooded proposition that nothing can touch; but I am pitying that helpless child of yours.

From The Desired Woman by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)

It is you, Grizel," he replied, "who don't see that it is myself I am pitying.

From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Here," said he, "here I am, pitying myself!

From The Law of the Land by Hough, Emerson