The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them.

The saying frames “living well” as an adaptive art rather than a project of perfect control. Instead of imagining that a good life is one with problems removed, it suggests maturity is measured by our capacity to absorb difficulty—learning, widening perspective, and building resilience through adversity. The emphasis on “growing” implies troubles can become occasions for self-knowledge and strength, not merely obstacles. In this sense the quote aligns with a pragmatic, stoic-leaning outlook: suffering and setbacks are inevitable, but our response can transform their meaning. It also quietly critiques perfectionism and the fantasy of a trouble-free life as a misguided standard for happiness.