Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy.

“Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy.” is an adversity quote by Tim Hansel. It speaks to themes of happiness.

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