Consider that all these torments of body and soul are…
“Consider that all these torments of body and soul are without intermission. Be their suffering ever so extreme, be their pain ever so intense, there is no possibility of their fainting away, no, not for one moment ... They are all eye, all ear, all sense. Every instant of their duration it may be said of their whole frame that they are 'Trembling alive all o'er, and smart and agonize at every pore.' And of this duration there is no end ... Neither the pain of the body nor of soul is any nearer an end than it was millions of ages ago.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human suffering is constant, intense, and unending, affecting body and soul alike.
In simple terms: Suffering never stops.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and endure suffering.
Themes
suffering
human condition
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- health crises
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in constant pain?
- Can suffering lead to growth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook moments of relief.