Quote by Katherine Mansfield

Everything in life that we really accept undergoes a change. So suffering must become Love. That is the mystery.

Everything in life that we really accept undergoes a change.

Summary

This quote suggests that acceptance is transformative. It implies that when we fully accept something, including suffering, it goes through a transformative process and can eventually evolve into love. The quote points to the mysterious nature of this transformation, highlighting the paradoxical idea that something as painful as suffering can ultimately lead to love. It encourages embracing acceptance as a means to find love and understanding in all aspects of life.

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Suffering

By Katherine Mansfield

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