Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

What really raises one's indignation against suffering is not suffering intrinsically, but the senselessness of suffering.

What really raises one's indignation against suffering is no

Summary

This quote suggests that what truly angers people about suffering is not the mere existence of suffering itself, but rather the fact that it often seems to be without purpose or reason. The quote implies that humans struggle to accept and understand suffering when it appears to have no justifiable cause or meaning, as it can appear random and unfair. It emphasizes the dissatisfaction and outrage that arises when people are faced with suffering that defies explanation or logic.

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