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That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.

We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.

Most people get a fair amount of fun out of their lives, but on balance life is suffering, and only the very young or the very foolish imagine otherwise.

One can not love without opening oneself, and opening oneself, that’s taking the risk of suffering. One does not have control.

Wisdom comes alone through suffering.

When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions.

Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow; My eyes are tired of weeping, My heart is sick of woe.

In the investigation of a neurotic style of life, we must always suspect an opponent, and note who suffers most because of the patient’s condition. Usually this is a member of the family.

The evils of mortals are manifold; nowhere is trouble of the same wing seen.