Suffering

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Child Suffering (1)

I realize that some people will not believe that a child of little more than ten years is capable of having such feelings. My story is not intended for them. I am telling it to those who have a bette...
Demian

Achievements and Suffering (2)

He who with trouble and sufferings, or even only after waiting a long time, has achieved something desirable, if he sees another achieve the same thing easily and quickly, does not in fact lose anyth...


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