"I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable."
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About Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001) was an American author, aviator, and the wife of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. She gained fame for her own accomplishments as an aviator and for her best-selling books. Lindbergh wrote numerous books and articles, many of them reflecting on her experiences as a pioneering female aviator and her insights on life, love, and solitude. Her writing often focused on the themes of nature, solitude, and self-discovery.
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