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One pain is lessened by another’s anguish. ... Take thou…

“One pain is lessened by another’s anguish. ... Take thou some new infection to thy eye, And the rank poison of the old will die.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““One pain is lessened by another’s anguish. ... Take thou some new infection to thy eye, And the rank poison of the old will die.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pain can be alleviated by introducing a new, different suffering that replaces the old.

In simple terms: New pain can replace old pain.

Key Takeaway

Seek new perspectives to ease suffering.

Themes

suffering healing transformation

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • illness
  • emotional distress

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you replace suffering with something positive?
  • What healthier coping mechanisms exist?
A Different Perspective

Introducing new pain may cause additional harm.

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