Agony Quote by Kilroy J. Oldster
““A life of hardship and personal suffering is unavoidable. A person must endure many humiliations of the mind and body, and expect persons whom they trusted to someday betray them. People inevitably witness the death of their loved ones. We also witness acts of depravity committed by criminals that lurk in every society and rouge acts of scandal committed by government officials in charge of the public welfare. A person must nonetheless resist personal discouragement, sadness, dejection, and despondency. I must reach an accord with pain, suffering, and anguish, or forevermore be tortured by reality while constantly seeking to escape from the inescapable agony of being.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dark Horizons, 2012
Life inevitably brings suffering, betrayal, and loss; yet one must accept pain and resist despair to avoid being crushed by reality.
In simple terms: Accept pain, resist despair.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilience.
Themes
suffering
resilience
existential
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
existential
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid suffering?
- What practices help you endure hardship?
A Different Perspective
Denial can delay healing.
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