Summary
This quote suggests that experiencing pure and unadulterated sorrow or complete and absolute joy is inherently unattainable. It implies that both sorrow and joy are complex emotions that are often intertwined with other feelings or circumstances. Just as it is unlikely to experience complete and utter sorrow without any trace of happiness or hope, it is equally challenging to encounter sheer and uninterrupted joy without any knowledge of sorrow or sadness. This quote conveys the idea that emotions, like life itself, are typically a mix of various sentiments rather than existing in extreme, absolute forms.
By Leo Tolstoy
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