The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time. A fever, a mutilation, a cruel disappointment, a loss of wealth, a loss of friends, seems at the moment unpaid loss, and unpayable. But the sure years reveal the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.

Summary

This quote suggests that the positive outcomes or compensations that come from difficult experiences only become apparent to us after a significant amount of time has passed. In the moment, events like sickness, physical injury, disappointments, or loss can seem like a permanent and irreparable loss. However, as time goes on, we begin to realize that these hardships serve a purpose and have a deeper meaning. They possess a hidden power to heal and bring about positive change in our lives, which becomes evident when we reflect on our experiences in the long run.

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