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“Sadness gives rise to compassion--for others, and for oneself. I become most clear when I'm engaged in suffering. Sadness is like a meditation on compassion. You have this burst of: There's harm there, there's need there. I think sadness is beautiful and sadness is wise.”

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Book:Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

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Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

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Susan Cain is a writer known for her research and advocacy on introverted personalities. Her book 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' explores the advantages of being introverted and challenges the dominant culture that favors extroversion. more

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