Quote by Harlan Ellison

I know that pain is the most important thing in the universes. Greater than survival, greater than love, greater even than the beauty it brings about. For without pain, there can be no pleasure. Without sadness, there can be no happiness. Without misery there can be no beauty. And without these, life is endless, hopeless, doomed and damned. Adult. You have become adult.


I know that pain is the most important thing in the universe

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of pain in human experience. It expresses the idea that pain is, paradoxically, crucial for understanding and appreciating pleasure, happiness, and beauty. It suggests that the contrast between joy and sorrow, and the presence of hardship and struggles in life, ultimately give meaning and depth to our existence. The statement also implies that embracing pain and growing through it is an essential part of maturity and adulthood.

By Harlan Ellison
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