Suffering is like a vast ocean. You cannot cross it by swimm... - Mariam

This quote is attributed to Mariam.

"Suffering is like a vast ocean. You cannot cross it by swimming; you must learn to survive on it."

Mariam Perseverance

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More from Mariam

"I am the gray now."

"A woman's lies of kindness are better than the truth of cruelty."

"Some people are not worth sacrificing for."

"I am this, and I am okay with that."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."