There is a certain right by which we many deprive a man of life, but none by which we may deprive him of death; this is mere cruelty.

You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union.

Someone said the other day: death is the birthright of every person born — a curious way of putting an obvious thing. It is a birthright which nobody has denied or can deny, and which all of us seek to forget and escape so long as we may. And yet there was something novel and attractive about the phrase. Those who complain so bitterly of life have always a way out of it, if they so choose. That is always in our power to achieve. If we cannot master life we can at least master death. A pleasing thought lessening the feeling of helplessness.

Individuals have rights and there are things no person or group may do to them (without violating their rights).

In real pain we have no other choice but to learn to ask for help and on a daily basis. Pain tells us we belong and cannot live forever alone or in isolation. Pain makes us understand reciprocation.

Every person has a right to risk their own life for the preservation of it.

Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain.

He said, “No one else can ever feel your pain.”
One corner of her mouth lifted in a stern smile. “Yes. That’s a
comfort, isn’t it? It may not be enviable, but my pain is mine.

What pain do you want in your life?

Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.

We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.

There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.

What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?