:some say that Happiness is not Good for Mortals & they ought to be answerd that Sorrow is not fit for Immortals & is utterly useless to any one a blight never does good to a tree & if a blight kill not a tree but it still bear fruit let none say that the fruit was in consequence of the blight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sorrow is useless for immortals; suffering like blight does not guarantee fruit, nor does it prevent it.
- In plain terms
- Sorrow isn't needed; blight doesn't cause fruit but trees survive it.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering is not necessary for growth or happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is suffering necessary for character?
- How do you view sorrow's utility?
Another view
Some traditions view suffering as essential for growth.
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