Quote by William Butler Yeats

If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise.

If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to avoid experiencing suffering because they do not value the wisdom that it brings. They believe that the knowledge acquired through suffering is not worth the pain endured. It implies a preference for a life with less suffering, even if it means sacrificing the insights and lessons that come with it. The quote reflects a personal perspective and implies the individual's questioning of the value of wisdom in relation to the price of suffering.

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