Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that simply experiencing suffering is not enough to gain wisdom. If suffering alone were enough to teach us, then everyone in the world would be wise since we all experience suffering at some point. The quote suggests that in addition to suffering, we need to incorporate mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable in order to truly learn and grow from our experiences. These qualities, when combined with suffering, have the potential to contribute to personal growth and wisdom.

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By Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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