Most of our suffering comes from sin and stupidity; it is, nevertheles…

Neal A. Maxwell
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Most of our suffering comes from sin and stupidity; it is, nevertheless, very real, and growth can occur with real repentance. But the highest source of suffering appears to be reserved for the innocent who undergo divine tutorial training.
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