Agony Quote by Brian Spellman
““Life is short unless agony is long.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2015
Life feels brief unless prolonged by suffering, which can dominate perception.
In simple terms: Suffering stretches life’s feeling.
Key Takeaway
Seek to reduce unnecessary pain.
Themes
suffering
perception
time
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- healthcare
- mental health
- philosophical life
Key Concepts
existentialism
pain theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pain alter your view of time?
- Can suffering be transformed into growth?
A Different Perspective
Pain can be meaningful, not just burdensome.
![“[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)
