Quotation by

Marcel Proust

Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.

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Feeling happy helps keep your body healthy and strong. However, experiencing sadness or pain challenges your thinking and helps your mind grow and become more capable.

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