Quote by Thomas a Kempis

For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

— Thomas a Kempis

In charity to all mankind, bearing no malice or ill will to any human being, and even compassionating those who hold in bondage their…

— John Quincy Adams

What we look for does not come to pass; God finds a way for what none foresaw.

— Euripides

Suffering can serve us. Suffering tests our trust in God's promises. And we have a great interest in knowing the truth about our trust…

— Mark Dever

Suffering passes, but the fact of having suffered never passes.

— Leon Bloy

It costs God nothing, so far as we know, to create nice things: but to convert rebellious wills cost Him crucifixion.

— C. S. Lewis

Nothing, including human suffering, happens by chance......

— John Calvin

Of what worth are convictions that bring not suffering?

— Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Suffering is a gift; in its hidden mercy

— Rumi

Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy.

— Rumi

Any discussion of how pain and suffering fit into God's scheme ultimately leads back to the cross.

— Philip Yancey

But the real, tremendous truth is this: suffering serves no purpose whatever.

— Cesare Pavese