Quote by C.S. Lewis

The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That's the deal.

The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That's th

Summary

This quote speaks to the inherent trade-off between pain and happiness in life. It suggests that the pain experienced in the present is a direct consequence of the happiness we have experienced in the past. Essentially, the quote implies that we cannot have one without the other, and that life's ups and downs are part of a balance that shapes our overall experience.

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Happiness Pain

By C.S. Lewis

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