Christ's kingdom is not of this world, and the world cannot bear it. We constantly rebel, try to make life easier, try to be half-Christian, try to make the best of both worlds. We must ultimately choose - our felicity lies in one world or the other, not in both. Seraphim Rose
Arrogance cannot bear to see itself scorned and humility held in honor. Symeon the New Theologian
Humankind cannot bear very much reality. T. S. Eliot
Like an ostrich: cannot fly and cannot bear burdens. Arabic Proverb
He who cannot bear misfortune is truly unfortunate. Greek Proverb
A pear tree cannot bear an apple. Serbo Croatian Proverb