It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People find comfort in shared suffering.
- In plain terms
- Those who suffer feel better when they see others suffer too.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared misery reduces isolation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you turn to when down?
- Does comparison help or hurt?
Another view
Shared suffering does not solve the root problem.
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