there is always a comforting thought in time of trouble when it is not our trouble
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People find comfort in others' suffering compared to their own troubles.
- In plain terms
- It helps when someone else is having worse problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Others pain eases your own stress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it wrong to feel better seeing others struggle?
- How do you cope with trouble?
Another view
Relying on others pain for comfort can be harmful.
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