--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I cannot but think that he who finds a…" description: "\"I cannot but think that he who finds a certain proportion of pain and evil inseparably woven up in the life of the very worms, will bear his own share ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10f/thomas-huxley-1183_bears_i-cannot-but-think-that-he-who-finds-a-c_1239199.jpg" --- # I cannot but think that he who finds a certain proportion… ![“I cannot but think that he who finds a certain proportion of pain and evil inseparably woven up in the life of the very worms, will bear his own share with more courage and submission.” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10f/thomas-huxley-1183_bears_i-cannot-but-think-that-he-who-finds-a-c_1239199.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10f/thomas-huxley-1183_bears_i-cannot-but-think-that-he-who-finds-a-c_1239199.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/10f/thomas-huxley-1183_bears_i-cannot-but-think-that-he-who-finds-a-c_1239199.jpg) > “I cannot but think that he who finds a certain proportion of pain and evil inseparably woven up in the life of the very worms, will bear his own share with more courage and submission.” [Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-huxley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing that pain and evil are intertwined with life can foster courage and acceptance. **In simple terms:** Pain and evil are part of life, accept them bravely. Key Takeaway Embrace hardship with humility. Themes courage acceptance philosophy Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal loss - health challenges - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts existentialism stoicism Questions to Reflect On - How does acknowledging suffering change your response? - Can acceptance become complacency? 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