And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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Happiness is not a life without pain, but rather a life in which the pain is traded for a worthy price.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Happiness involves accepting pain as part of life and finding meaning or value in it.
This quote by Orson Scott Card emphasizes that true happiness is not the absence of suffering, but rather the ability to endure pain for a greater purpose or value. It suggests that experiences of hardship can lead to personal growth and fulfillment when they are viewed as meaningful sacrifices rather than mere obstacles.
Themes
HappinessPainLifeValueMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience, this quote could illustrate how setbacks can lead to growth.
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