My suffering had left me sad and gloomy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suffering caused the narrator to feel persistent sadness.
- In plain terms
- His pain made him sad and gloomy.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship often leaves a lasting emotional mark.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does suffering affect you?
- How do you cope with pain?
Another view
Not everyone responds to suffering with prolonged gloom.
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