Affliction and Wisdom

To create infinite suffering for the sake of coveting one’s hobby is called affliction. Affliction  gives people the very good feeling , but it is bound to bring pain and sufferings. Wisdom gives people the feeling that is sometimes bitter, but, in the end, it is more and more beautiful and comfortable, and it has a different effect from the affliction.

Do you like affliction or wisdom?

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