Quotes about Suffering
The foundation of all mental illness is the unwillingness to experience legitimate suffering.
— Carl Jung
From my many years experience I can unhesitatingly say that the cross bears those who bear the cross.
— Sadhu Sundar Singh
There is a chill air surrounding those who are down in the world, and people are glad to get away from them, as from a cold room.
— George Eliot
Failure is nothing but the kiss of Jesus.
— Mother Teresa
Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.
— Teresa of Avila
Suffering does not call into question the "big picture" of the Christian faith. It reminds us that we do not see the whole picture, and are thus unable to fit all of the pieces neatly into place.
— Alister McGrath
Grace flows through wounds.
— Christopher West
Faith upholds a Christian under all trials, by assuring him that every painful dispensation is under the direction of his Lord.
— John Newton
If you allow it, [suffering] can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.
— Charles Swindoll
I'm suffering very much, but am I suffering very well? That's the point!
— St. Therese of Lisieux
Just because we don't see a reason for evil and suffering doesn't mean there's not a reason for it.
— Timothy Keller
The problem of suffering is not about something but about someone.
— Joni Eareckson Tada