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The mark of rank in nature is capacity for pain,
And the anguish of the singer marks the sweetness read more
The mark of rank in nature is capacity for pain,
And the anguish of the singer marks the sweetness of the strain.
- Sarah Williams ("Saidie"),
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair.
Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.
Pain is no evil unless it conquers us.
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.
Ah, to think how thin the veil that lies
Between the pain of hell and Paradise.
Ah, to think how thin the veil that lies
Between the pain of hell and Paradise.
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
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.
Pain is no longer pain when it is past.
Pain is no longer pain when it is past.
