Quote by John Green

Without pain, how could we know joy?' This is an old argument in the field of thinking about suffering and its stupidity and lack of sophistication could be plumbed for centuries but suffice it to say that the existence of broccoli does not, in any way, affect the taste of chocolate.

Without pain, how could we know joy?' This is an old argumen

Summary

This quote presents a contrasting perspective on the relationship between pain and joy. It argues that suffering is necessary for us to fully appreciate and understand happiness. It suggests that just as the taste of broccoli does not diminish the enjoyment of chocolate, the existence of pain does not diminish the experience of joy. In essence, this quote challenges the idea that the absence of pain would result in a lack of appreciation for the positive aspects of life.

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By John Green

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