It seems that fighting is a game where everybody is the loser.
Zora Neale HurstonRead
Through indiscriminate suffering men know fear, and fear is the most divine emotion. It is the stones for altars and the beginning of wisdom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Suffering teaches us fear, which ultimately leads to a deeper understanding of life and wisdom.
This quote by Zora Neale Hurston suggests that the experience of suffering is a universal condition that instills fear in humanity. It argues that this fear is not merely a negative emotion but is crucial for personal development and enlightenment, acting as a foundation for wisdom akin to how stones are used to build altars. By embracing and understanding our fears born from suffering, we can begin to cultivate wisdom and insight into the human experience.
Themes
FearSufferingWisdomEmotionGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity, one might say, 'Remember, through suffering, we gain the wisdom that shapes our character.'
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