Comic Quote by Joseph Conrad
“It is very difficult to be wholly joyous or wholly sad on this earth. The comic, when it is human, soon takes upon itself a face of pain; and some of our griefs (some only, not all, for it is the capacity for suffering which makes man August in the eyes of men) have their source in weaknesses which must be recognized with smiling com passion as the common inheritance of us all.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Nostromo, 1904, Chapter 12
Human joy and sorrow coexist; suffering gives depth to humanity, recognized through shared pain.
In simple terms: Joy and sorrow mix; suffering defines humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared humanity.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
emotion
existentialism
literature
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- counseling
- creative writing
- teaching philosophy
- public speaking
Key Concepts
existential thought
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering shape personal growth?
- Can joy and sorrow coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Complex language may obscure meaning.
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