--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The only thing pain can wring from a soul…" description: "\"The only thing pain can wring from a soul that has abandoned resistance and from a mind that has lost its hate is sorrow\" — Yi Mun-yol" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/570/yi-mun-yol-75313_abandoned_the-only-thing-pain-can-wring-from-a-sou_148270.jpg" --- # The only thing pain can wring from a soul that has… ![“The only thing pain can wring from a soul that has abandoned resistance and from a mind that has lost its hate is sorrow” quote by Yi Mun-yol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/570/yi-mun-yol-75313_abandoned_the-only-thing-pain-can-wring-from-a-sou_148270.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/570/yi-mun-yol-75313_abandoned_the-only-thing-pain-can-wring-from-a-sou_148270.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/570/yi-mun-yol-75313_abandoned_the-only-thing-pain-can-wring-from-a-sou_148270.jpg) > “The only thing pain can wring from a soul that has abandoned resistance and from a mind that has lost its hate is sorrow” Yi Mun-yol ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When a soul surrenders resistance and hatred, only sorrow remains, highlighting the emptiness of surrendering to negativity. **In simple terms:** Surrendering resistance leaves only sorrow. Key Takeaway Maintain resistance to avoid sorrow. Themes resistance emotions spirituality Mood somber reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - psychology - spiritual practice - life philosophy Key Concepts personal growth conflict resolution mental health Questions to Reflect On - What healthy resistance can you keep? - How does letting go of hate affect you? 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