Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself.

Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself.

Nature knows best, and she says, roar!

Nature knows best, and she says, roar!

There is no real evil in life, except great pain; all the rest is imaginary, and depends on the light read more

There is no real evil in life, except great pain; all the rest is imaginary, and depends on the light in which we view things.

There is purpose in pain,
Otherwise it were devilish.

There is purpose in pain,
Otherwise it were devilish.

God is a concept by which we measure our pain.

God is a concept by which we measure our pain.

Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.

Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.

When there is pain, there are no words. All pain is the same.

When there is pain, there are no words. All pain is the same.

And the wind that saddens, the sea that gladdens,
Are singing the selfsame strain.

And the wind that saddens, the sea that gladdens,
Are singing the selfsame strain.

Pain is life--the sharper, the more evidence of life.

Pain is life--the sharper, the more evidence of life.