Quote by Merle Shain

One often learns more from ten days of agony than from ten years of contentment.

One often learns more from ten days of agony than from ten y

Summary

This quote suggests that personal growth and learning are often accelerated during difficult times and experiences of great discomfort, symbolized here as "ten days of agony." Conversely, periods of ease and contentment, represented by "ten years of contentment," may not offer the same level of enlightenment or knowledge acquisition. In essence, it highlights the idea that adversity and challenges can serve as powerful teachers, pushing individuals to delve deeper into themselves and learn important life lessons that are not easily attained during times of continual comfort.

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Adversity

By Merle Shain

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