Quote by Aeschylus
He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
Summary
This quote suggests that learning and wisdom often come through hardship and suffering. It implies that during our waking hours or even in our dreams, the pain of past traumas affects our emotions and shapes our understanding. It further implies that in moments of desperation and hopelessness, wisdom unexpectedly emerges as a divine gift, despite our resistance or lack of control. The term "awful grace of God" embodies the paradoxical nature of this process – that enlightenment and insight can arise from the challenges and sorrows we face in life.
Topics
Suffering
By Aeschylus
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