Quote by Anatole France

Suffering! We owe to it all that is good in us, all that gives value to life; we owe to it pity, we owe to it courage, we owe to it all the virtues.

Suffering! We owe to it all that is good in us, all that giv

Summary

This quote suggests that suffering plays a profound role in shaping humanity. It argues that suffering is responsible for our capacity to empathize and feel compassion (pity), as well as our ability to demonstrate bravery (courage). Additionally, it asserts that suffering is instrumental in cultivating various virtues within individuals. Overall, the quote celebrates the transformative power of suffering and suggests that it contributes to what is noble and meaningful in life.

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Adversity

By Anatole France

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