Quote by Paulo Coelho

It is easy to suffer for a cause or for a mission; this ennobles the heart of the person suffering. But how to explain suffering because of a man? It's not explainable. With that kind of suffering, a person feels as if they're in hell, because there is no nobility, no greatness - only misery.

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Summary

This quote reflects on the distinction between suffering for a cause or a mission, which can bring a sense of purpose and nobility, and suffering because of another person. The author suggests that the latter type of suffering eludes explanation, as it lacks the virtue or higher meaning typically associated with noble suffering. Instead, it is likened to an experience of misery that can make one feel as if they are trapped in a personal hell, devoid of any sense of greatness or nobility.

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By Paulo Coelho

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