Affliction Quote by Scott Cairns
“May our afflictions be few, but may we learn not to squander them.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Light, 2005
He wishes for few hardships but also to learn from them rather than waste them.
In simple terms: Learn from hardships, don’t waste them.
Key Takeaway
Value lessons from pain.
Themes
spirituality
resilience
learning
humility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- spiritual practice
- teaching moments
Key Concepts
ethical growth
life philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you learned from a recent difficulty?
- How can you avoid squandering hardships?
A Different Perspective
Too few challenges may limit growth.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
