Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In our nature, however, there is a provision, alike marvelous and merciful, that the sufferer should never know the intensity of what he endures by its present torture, but chiefly by the pang that rankles after it.
Summary
This quote suggests that human nature has a unique way of shielding individuals from fully grasping the intensity of their suffering in the present moment. Instead, the true extent of agony is ultimately known and felt through the lingering pain and discomfort that persists long after the initial suffering has passed. It reveals a somewhat merciful aspect of our nature, allowing us to endure difficult experiences by lessening the immediate perception of their severity, while still acknowledging their impact through the lasting emotional or physical residue they leave behind.
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Nature
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