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God is a concept by which we measure our pain.
God is a concept by which we measure our pain.
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.
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
 World's use is cold, world's love is vain,
 World's cruelty is bitter bane;
  But pain is not read more 
 World's use is cold, world's love is vain,
 World's cruelty is bitter bane;
  But pain is not the fruit of pain. 
 So great was the extremity of his pain and anguish, that he did 
not only sigh but roar.  
 So great was the extremity of his pain and anguish, that he did 
not only sigh but roar. 
Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.
Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.
Long ailments wear out pain, and long hopes, joy.
Long ailments wear out pain, and long hopes, joy.
Nothing begins, and nothing ends, That is not paid with moan; For we are born in others pain And perish read more
Nothing begins, and nothing ends, That is not paid with moan; For we are born in others pain And perish in our own.
Pain is life--the sharper, the more evidence of life.
Pain is life--the sharper, the more evidence of life.