Quote by Jane Austen

We do not suffer by accident.

We do not suffer by accident.

Summary

This quote suggests that suffering is not a random event that occurs without any reason or purpose. Instead, it implies that there is a cause behind our suffering, whether it be our own choices, actions, or external circumstances. It suggests that our suffering is not merely a result of chance or fate, but rather a consequence of deliberate factors. In essence, this quote implies that there is meaning and intentionality behind our pain and challenges.

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