Quote by C.S. Lewis

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say My tooth is aching than to say My heart is broken.

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is m

Summary

This quote by C.S. Lewis highlights the often unnoticed and underestimated suffering of mental pain. While physical pain may seem more apparent, mental pain is more prevalent and difficult to endure. The tendency to hide or downplay emotional anguish adds to the weight individuals carry. Expressing physical pain is more socially acceptable and easier than expressing the pain of a broken heart or troubled mind. This quote urges us to recognize the profound and silent battles people face within themselves.

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Pain Depression

By C.S. Lewis

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