I, and only I, knew your heart and its sorrows; yet to what did it influence me?--not to any compassion that could benefit you or myself.--Your example was before me; but to what avail?--Was I more considerate of you and your comfort?
No en hacerme más compasiva, beneficiándome a mí o a ti. Tenía tu ejemplo ante mí; pero, ¿de qué me sirvió?