[A] resistance that dispenses with consolations is always stronger than one which relies on them.

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Consolations are things that make a person feel better, such as food, drink, and sleep. The idea is that people who have lost loved ones may feel better when they eat and drink and get a good night’s rest. Yet, the most important consolation of all comes from within ourselves. If someone has lost a loved one to death, strength can come from their desire to keep going in search of a cure for their affliction. Thus, the resistance that dispenses with consolations is always stronger than one which relies on them.

Source: Spectrum: From Right To Left In The World Of Ideas

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