This one’s free:
I walked a mile with Pleasure;
She chatted all the way;
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow,
And ne’er a word said she;
But, oh! The things I learned from her,
When sorrow walked with me.
-Robert Browning Hamilton
This is so true…we learn more from our trials than our triumphs!
You are so right. It’s almost as if “sorrow” is a true friend, while “pleasure” is only a shallow acquaintance.
Thanks for this comment! 🙂
If not for sorrow, I would still be an atheist, and I wouldn’t have all my wonderful kids.
“In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth, a life full of the most atrocious tortures on earth, will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.” Mother Teresa. 🙂
Actually, the Bible says they are not worthy to be compared.
However, isn’t it wonderful to see how God can work His goodness from our badness!
I don’t think she was making a direct comparison, just saying that we have to keep suffering in perspective. That said, even saints can slip a little, and I know it’s documented she had trouble with her faith toward the end in terms of doubt. So, take the quote for what it’s worth. Other than that, after some time and trouble understanding the concept, I’m a believer in “offering it up”. 🙂
I’m a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. But maybe that is the same?