I think both ways are ways to make the world a better place and to reduce the suffering.

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.

He jests at scars that never felt a wound

He could afford to suffer With those whom he saw suffer.

Oh, I have suffered With those that I saw suffer!

It is occasionally possible to charge Hell with a bucket of water, but against stupidity the gods themselves struggle in vain