Listen to the cry of a woman in labor at the hour of giving birth -look at the dying man's struggle at his last extremity, and then tell me whether something that begins and ends thus could be intended for enjoyment.

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

There was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.

The kingdom of suffering is a democracy, and we all stand in it or alongside it with nothing but our naked humanity.

the same answer from suffering people: it matters little what we say — our concern and availability matter far more.

Almost without exception the most beautiful, selfless people I've met are ones who've experienced personal tragedy.

If you find yourself filled with anxiety, recall the many thorns that Jesus endured, and you will—and with greater calm—bear whatever annoyances may come from others, even serious headaches, and what is usually the most troublesome, the sharp thorns of calumny and slander.

Agonies are one of my changes of garments; I do not ask the wounded person how he feels . . . . I myself become the wounded person, My hurt turns livid upon me as I lean on a cane and observe.

Everybody has losses - it's unavoidable in life. Sharing our pain is very healing.

Don't be bitter. Everybody suffers. If you can accept your suffering then you will understand other people better. Be grateful for pain. Love life.

When someone we love suffers, we suffer with that person, and we would not have it otherwise, because the suffering and the love are one, just as it is with God's love for us.

When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.