Evil Quote by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
“It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; through sickness we recognize the value of health; through evil, the value of good; through hunger, the value of food; through exertion, the value of rest.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Ethics of desire, 1932
Unfulfilled wishes teach us value of health, good, food, and rest through hardship.
In simple terms: Hardship reveals true value of basics.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate basics through challenges.
Themes
gratitude
ethics
human needs
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- health crises
- poverty
- hard work
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple need do you take for granted?
- How does scarcity change perspective?
A Different Perspective
Not all wishes are harmful.
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