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“Those who will bear much, shall have much to bear.” quote by Samuel Richardson
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“Those who will bear much, shall have much to bear.”

Samuel Richardson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clarissa, 1748

Enduring great hardships prepares a person for future burdens, suggesting that suffering builds capacity for more suffering.

In simple terms: Suffering prepares you for more suffering.

Key Takeaway

Build resilience through facing challenges.

Themes

suffering resilience responsibility growth endurance

Mood

somber inspirational reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal hardship
  • leadership
  • parenting
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

philosophical psychological ethical

Questions to Reflect On

  • What burdens are you willing to bear?
  • How can you turn suffering into strength?
A Different Perspective

The idea may glorify unnecessary hardship.

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