Agony Quote by Anthony Ryan
““It was a curious effect of pain that time became infinite, every instant of agony prolonged to the ultimate.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven's Shadow, 2015
Pain stretches time, making each moment feel endless.
In simple terms: Pain makes time feel endless.
Key Takeaway
Find ways to cope with chronic pain.
Themes
pain
time perception
agony
philosophy
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- mindfulness practice
- support groups
Key Concepts
subjective experience
mind‑body connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping strategies help?
- How does perception change with pain?
A Different Perspective
Pain relief may be limited by underlying conditions.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
