From the negation of the Greek krouein , to strike or to beat, as in striking one's chest when mourning.
Pity costs nothing.
Josh Billings Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will. William Cowper Ruthlessness may be natural to man, as even children can be cruel. That is a tragedy when one considers, as Billings said, that choosing otherwise costs nothing. Making the proper choices in relations with others, in a spirit of good-will, is most important in improving human relations.