Lies Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
““There are lies and lies. Now and then the Great Recorder must put one on the credit side of the balance, one that has saved intolerable suffering, or has made well and happy a sick soul.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Circular Staircase, Mary Roberts Rinehart, 1908
The recorder of fate sometimes records painful truths that ultimately bring relief or happiness to a suffering soul.
In simple terms: Painful truths can lead to healing.
Key Takeaway
Accept that hardship may hide future benefit.
Themes
fate
suffering
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- ethical decision making
- storytelling
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences have turned your suffering into growth?
- When might confronting a painful truth be harmful?
A Different Perspective
Not all suffering yields positive outcomes; some pain is senseless.
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