There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain.
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"There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain." — R. D. Laing
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There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain. — R. D. Laing
About R. D. Laing
R. D. Laing was a Psychologist from United Kingdom (1927–1989).
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This quote is attributed to R. D. Laing, a Psychologist from United Kingdom.
When did R. D. Laing live?
R. D. Laing lived from 1927 – 1989.