War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

Rather than turning away from the staggering scale and depth of misery caused by war we must strive to develop our capacity to empathize and feel the sufferings of others.

If anything we older people yearn for a peaceful world even more than young people do. We are the ones who lost friends or relatives in some war. We are the ones who have lived a lifetime of seeing and reading about human suffering.

Local economies are suffering as people spend more on fuel and less on consumer goods and travel.

As we celebrate Recovery Month it is time for Congress to knock down the barriers to treatment and recovery for 26 million Americans suffering the ravages of alcohol and drug addiction.

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

Suffering is one of life's great teachers.

Since this war began our sympathy has gone out to all the suffering people who have been dragged into it. Further hundreds of millions have become involved since I spoke at Limerick fortnight ago.

Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts not amid joy.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls the most massive characters are seared with scars.