Choice Quote by Catherine Leggitt
““Pain is inevitable, but misery is a choice,””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Pain and Misery, Catherine Leggitt, 2010
Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is a personal decision, emphasizing agency over distress.
In simple terms: Pain is inevitable; misery is chosen.
Key Takeaway
Choose response to pain wisely.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
well‑being
Mood
empathetic
inspirational
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- mindfulness
- self‑care
Key Concepts
mindset
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices influence suffering?
- How can mindset shift pain?
A Different Perspective
Some pain may be unavoidable suffering.
![“Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself [by the way you think about the 'pain' you receive]. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. [You can always be grateful that the pain is not worse in quality, quantity…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/faa/gautama-buddha-163_be-grateful_pain-in-life-is-inevitable-but-suffering_611620.jpg)
