Quotes by Suffering We hold the future in our hands, together, we must ensure that our grandchildren will not have to ask why we failed to do the right thing, and let them suffer the consequences. Ban Ki-moon grandchildrensufferinghands The taking of life is too absolute, too irreversible, for one human being to inflict on another, even when backed by legal process. Where the death penalty persists, conditions for those awaiting execution are often horrifying, leading to aggravated suffering. Ban Ki-moon executiondeath-penaltysuffering Nuclear terrorism is one of the most serious threats of our time. Even one such attack could inflict mass casualties and create immense suffering and unwanted change in the world forever. This prospect should compel all of us to act to prevent such a catastrophe. Ban Ki-moon nuclear-terrorismsufferingforever As I grow older, much older, I will experience many things, and I will hit rock bottom again and again. Again and again I will suffer; again and again I will get back on my feet. I will not be defeated. I won't let my spirit be destroyed. Banana Yoshimoto rockssufferingfeet Again and again I will suffer; again and again I will get back on my feet. I will not be defeated. Banana Yoshimoto defeatedsufferingfeet All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw? Banksy drawsartistsuffering We have to all shoulder the responsibility for keeping the planet habitable, or we're going to suffer the consequences - together. Barack Obama responsibilitysufferingtogether If we neglect or abandon those who are suffering in poverty ... not only are we depriving ourselves of potential opportunities for markets and economic growth, but ultimately that despair may turn to violence that turns on us. Barack Obama growthsufferingopportunity And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to the suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it. Barack Obama borderssufferingworld The more we are using clean energy, renewable energy sources, the less environmentally problematic facilities end up being a problem for everybody, but particularly for folks who have to suffer the consequences of some of these facilities. Barack Obama energyproblemsuffering I do have confidence that we're gonna be able to get it right. But it's not gonna be overnight. And there's no silver bullets to this. The fact of the matter is, is that we are suffering from a massive hangover from a binge of risk taking. Barack Obama hangoverrisksuffering Accept periods of suffering with gratitude, knowing that suffering can teach you very important lessons. Barbara Ann Kipfer gratitudeknowingsuffering All suffering is caused by the illusion of separateness, which generates fear and self-hatred, which eventually causes illness. You are the master of your life. You can do much more than you thought you could, including cure yourself of a "terminal illness". Barbara Brennan hatredsufferingself Let each person do his or her part. If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer. For the American idea, though it is shared by all of us, is realized in each one of us. Barbara Jordan citizenssufferingideas I suffer from the disease of writing books and being ashamed of them when they are finished. Baron de Montesquieu sufferingwritingbook I make a good living selling hardback books through paper publishers and I have many friends in the industry who will suffer as it changes, so on a personal level the transition to digital isn't something I welcome wholeheartedly. Barry Eisler transitionsufferingbook If you are able to explain suffering, a man once told him, you weren't really there. Barry Hannah ablesufferingmen "The pattern established at the outset has remained to this day, and the Spaniards still do nothing save tear the natives to shreds, murder them and inflict upon them untold misery, suffering and distress, tormenting, harrying and persecuting them mercilessly." According to Las Casas, atrocities continued unabated in the Americas, even half a century after the discovery. Bartolome de las Casas tearssufferingdiscovery Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it. Baruch Spinoza formemotionsuffering Death remains about the one certain fact in the lives of each one of us, and there will be suffering, sorrow, and sadness next week as there was last week. Basil Hume sadsufferingnext-week«1516171819202122232425»
