Quote by Miguel de Unamuno, The Tragic Se
There is no true love save in suffering, and in this world we have to choose either love, which is suffering, or happiness. . . . Man is the more man -- that is, the more divine -- the greater his capacity for suffering, or rather, for anguish.
Summary
This quote suggests that true love is closely intertwined with suffering. It proposes that in this world, we are presented with a choice between experiencing love, which entails suffering, or pursuing happiness. The quote further asserts that humanity's true essence and divinity are reflected in our ability to endure suffering or anguish.