Leonid Nikolaevich Andreev. The Diary Of Satan (№ 158490)

Well, let neighbors love each other, teach them that, teach, speak, but why should you? When too much, did not notice the shortcomings of the beloved object, and even worse: they are willing to erect in dignity. How are you going to fix people, make them happy, not knowing their faults, vices by virtues? When love and regret and pity kills power. See, I am quite Frank with you, Mr. Vandergeld, and will say it again: love is weakness. Love gonna pull you money out of your pocket and spend it... at blush! Give those on the bottom, love each other, ask them this, but you lifted up so high, gifted with such power!..