When suffering comes to people, some attain maturity because of it. They cultivate qualities like love and compassion within themselves. They will grow into better human beings. But some other people become filled with hatred, anger, and a needless feeling of guilt. They make themselves miserable and become bitter and negative.
Additional information/ Source: Book: Compassion Cannot Choose; page: 59 (Edited and Paraphrased)
Categories: Compassion Suffering
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