A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
Miguel De UnamunoRead
Suffering is the substance of life and the root of personality, for it is only suffering that makes us persons.
Interpretation
Suffering is essential to our identity and character.
This quote by Miguel De Unamuno suggests that suffering is a fundamental aspect of human existence that shapes who we are. It implies that through enduring pain and hardship, we develop our personalities and become authentic individuals, as these experiences contribute significantly to our growth and self-understanding.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience, one could say, 'As Miguel De Unamuno reminds us, suffering is the substance of life; it is through our struggles that we truly find ourselves.'
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
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Things without all remedy should be without regard: what's done is done.
'Smart growth' destroys the environment. 'Dumb growth' destroys the environment. The only difference is that 'smart growth' does it with good taste. It's like booking passage on the Titanic. Whether you go first-class or steerage, the result is the same.
But above all, in order to be, never try to seem.
And when that crop grew, and was harvested, no man had crumbled a hot clod in his fingers and let the earth sift past his fingertips. No man had touched the seed, or lusted for the growth. Men ate what they had not raised, had no connection with the bread. The land bore under iron, and under iron gradually died; for it was not loved or hated, it had no prayers or curses.
I may be what my enemies desire me to be, yet never an accusation are they able to hurl against me which makes me blush or lower my forehead; and I hope that God will be merciful enough with me, to prevent me from committing one of those faults which would involve my family.
Every major religion today is a winner in the Darwinian struggle waged among cultures, and none ever flourished by tolerating its rivals.
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