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 is the catalyst for the development of positive attributes and virtues within individuals. It claims that without experiencing suffering, humans would lack qualities such as empathy, courage, and various other virtues. The statement implies that overcoming hardships and challenges is essential for personal growth and contributes to the richness and meaning of life.

By Anatole France

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