Agony Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““Better to exist in agony than to vanish entirely.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stormlight Archive, Brandon Sanderson, 2010
Choosing to endure suffering can be more authentic than erasing one's existence; pain affirms existence.
In simple terms: Enduring pain is preferable to disappearing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as proof of being alive.
Themes
suffering
existence
authenticity
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- mental health crises
- personal loss
Key Concepts
meaning
resilience
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does enduring pain teach you?
- When is it okay to seek help?
A Different Perspective
Pain may become overwhelming without support.
![“[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)
