Full Idea
If there were no affliction in this world, we might think we were in paradise.
Gist of Idea
Without worldly affliction, we'd think this is paradise
Source
Simone Weil (Gravity and Grace [1942], 'Affliction')
Book Reference
Weil,Simone: 'Gravity and Grace', ed/tr. Crawford/De Ruhr [Routledge 1952], p.81
A Reaction
Peersonally I wouldn't object to living in paradise, even it is temporary. Interesting, though.