Affliction Quotes

353 quotes by 250 authors

Some labor this side of the veil, others on the other side of the veil. If we tarry here we expect to labor in the… — Wilford Woodruff
Never does a man know the force that is in him till some mighty affliction or grief has humanized the soul. — Frederick William Robertson
Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
For all things are baptized at the font of eternity, and beyond good and evil; good and evil themselves, however, are but intervening shadows and… — Friedrich Nietzsche
We may remark in passing that to be blind and beloved may, in this world where nothing is perfect, be among the most strangely exquisite… — Victor Hugo
Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom he loves. — Robert Southey
Iâ€™ve discovered a new affliction; itâ€™s called Orphan Black Eyes. When people ask me what Iâ€™m working on and I tell them Orphan Blackâ€¦they usually… — Michelle Forbes
The need to document my insanity is an affliction I have not yet cured myself of... — Lydia Lunch
May our afflictions be few, but may we learn not to squander them. — Scott Cairns
New materials are one of the great afflictions of contemporary art. Some artists confuse new materials with new ideas. — Sol LeWitt
My Lord Jesus has fully recompensed my sadness with his joys, my losses with his own presence.Â I find it a sweet and rich thing… — Samuel Rutherford
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distresses of every one, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse; remembering always the… — George Washington
A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one… — Charles Dickens
Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute reveal that Christ's love… — Timothy Keller
Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions. — Matthew Henry
Solitude is happiness for one who is content, who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees. Non-affliction is happiness in the world - harmlessness towards… — Gautama Buddha
The poisonous serpent of afflictions is sleeping in your mind; just as if a black viper were asleep in your room. You must use the… — Gautama Buddha
If there is no other world and there is no fruit and ripening of actions well done or ill done, then here and now in… — Gautama Buddha
Behold, for years and generations, the way of God has been leveled by the cross and by death. How is this with thee, that thou… — Isaac of Nineveh
There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us. — Teresa of Avila

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