In English language
Pity, when not supported by infinite love, is more offensive than contempt.
Garabet Ibrăileanu, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Wenn das Mitleid nicht von unbegrenzter Liebe begleitet wird, ist es verletzender als die Verachtung.
Garabet Ibrăileanu, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
La pitié sans amour infini est plus offensante que le mépris.
Garabet Ibrăileanu, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
La pena es más ofensiva que el desprecio cuando no va acompañada de intenso amor.
Garabet Ibrăileanu, translated by Monica Fernandez
In Italian language
La pietà, quando non è accompagnata da amore infinito, è più offensiva dal disprezzo.
Garabet Ibrăileanu, translated by Eliza Biță
