Certainly it seems important not to seek out, dwell on, or exaggerate the degree of suffering in ordinary lives, and especially not to minimize the struggle, length of time, and mutual support that are essential in order to emerge from very deep wounds. Perhaps only a hope that is tested by the pain of life is a real hope, one that is life-giving for self and others. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. To see what is right and not to do it, is want of courage.
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
Basic Humanities Program Marshall University 400 Hal Greer Blvd. The ancient Greek tragedians also link wisdom and suffering. Certainly it seems important not to seek out, dwell on, or exaggerate the degree of suffering in ordinary lives, and especially not to minimize the struggle, length of time, and mutual support that are essential in order to emerge from very deep wounds. Perhaps only a hope that is tested by the pain of life is a real hope, one that is life-giving for self and others. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.