Quotes About Suffering

Pets are found to suffer from all the ailments known to the human.

It doesn't matter if an animal can reason. It matters only that it is capable of suffering and that is why I consider it my neighbor.

The public hardly suspects that their purchase of cosmetics, pet food, toothpaste, eggs and other common items have, in all likelihood, caused some form of animal suffering.

There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.

Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.

... we can bear with great philosophy the sufferings of others, especially if we do not actually see them.

No code of ethics and no effort are justifiable a priori in the face of the cruel mathematics that command our condition.

Tantric Buddhists don't believe in sin. Stupidity, yes, meaning we make ourselves or others suffer.

Three passions simple but overwhelmingly strong have governed my life: the longing for love the search for knowledge and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.

To leave is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.

For there was never yet philosopher That could endure the toothache patiently.

On the brink of sleep I have a gloomy thought: that saving yourself is only pushing yourself even deeper into the trap rather than getting out. Dying is the only way out.

Love and kindness are most precious where there is endless suffering.

If you hurt, expect to feel the pain.

Ah, life, you make us suffer to love you more.

Attachment is the source of pain, but detachment is the source of joy.

Let us be kind and compassionate to all beings. Everyone wants to enjoy their lives, everyone has sufferings, and everyone wants peace and happiness.

Despite all of the violence, suffering and wars, don't forget to sing the song of love, harmony, and peace.

I am deeply in love with the world and its contents. My heartaches when I see any suffering so kindness and altruism is my ultimate way of life.

Suffering often comes from the choices you make. Choose carefully.

When citizens of a country or nation believe in superstitions or dogma, they will inevitably suffer from tremendous misery or tragedy.

You can't escape the existential suffering of life as long as you are living. So get used to it.

It may be inevitable that mankind has to suffer so that it may gain experience to transcend and transform her collective consciousness.

When I see that humanity is suffering, it tears my heart. I cry, and then I extend my hand to help heal my heart.