Character Quote by Kahlil Gibran

“Those who lack gratitude’s vision do not possess things; things possess them. And that is misery.”

— Ernest Kurtz

“For the ignorant, pain is a curse, but for the wise, it is a blessed moment for reinforcing one's inner goodness and morality.”

— Abhijit Naskar

“…as though, capable themselves of suffering, they granted no reality to the suffering of others. ‘The subject exhibited a pain response.’ But not, under…

— John Brunner

“They didn’t realize that if you take away the possibility of pain, and suffering, failure…you also take away the possibility of happiness, success, and…

— D.W. Ulsterman

“Much of the Soul they talk, but all awry; And in themselves seek virtue; and to themselves All glory arrogate, to God give none”

— John Milton

“A noble mind finds its purest joy in the accomplishment of its duty, and to that willingly sacrifices its inclination.”

— Johann David Wyss

“We cannot experience free joy and happiness without experiencing the depths of pain.”

— Natalie Brenner

“Our minds aren't made to hold on to the particulars of pain the way we do bliss. It's a gift God gives us, a…

— Charles Frazier

“Joy is our purpose of existence.   Yet pain in life is inevitable.”

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“And there are those who give with pain, and that pain is their baptism.”

— Kahlil Gibran

“All the happiness and virtue in this world come from selflessness and generosity, all the sorrow from egotism, selfishness, and greed.”

— Lama Surya Das

“Laying down one's life to inflict pain on others is not praiseworthy or courageous. Sacrificing oneself to ease the pain of others is true…

— Anita Krishan