Even though [our] experiences may cause pain, suffering…
![“Even though [our] experiences may cause pain, suffering, and sorrow, we have this absolute assurance: ‘No pain suffered by man or woman upon the earth will be without its compensating effects if it be suffered in resignation and if it be met with patience’ (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed…” quote by L. Lionel Kendrick](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/5c7/l-lionel-kendrick-13484_confidence_even-though-our-experiences-may-cause-pa_2584246.jpg)
““Even though [our] experiences may cause pain, suffering, and sorrow, we have this absolute assurance: ‘No pain suffered by man or woman upon the earth will be without its compensating effects if it be suffered in resignation and if it be met with patience’ (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 168).””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pain, when met with patience and resignation, yields compensating effects.
In simple terms: Patience transforms suffering into growth.
Key Takeaway
Practice patient endurance.
Themes
suffering
patience
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- personal adversity
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How has patience helped you heal?
- What coping strategies complement patience?
A Different Perspective
Patience may not eliminate pain.