When you tire of living, change itself seems evil, does it not? for then any change at all disturbs the deathlike peace of the life-weary.
Walter M. Miller, Jr.Read
Listen, my dear Cors, why don't you forgive God for allowing pain? If He didn't allow it, human courage, bravery, nobility, and self-sacrifice would all be meaningless things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that pain is essential for the development of human virtues.
Walter M. Miller, Jr. expresses that suffering and pain are necessary experiences in life that give rise to important qualities such as courage, bravery, nobility, and the capacity for self-sacrifice. Without the presence of pain, these virtues would lack significance and depth, implying that adversity is a catalyst for personal growth and moral strength.
Themes
PainCourageGrowthSacrificeVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire resilience in the face of challenges.
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