He showed me the brightest of the world

I just read a writing called 'Life Isn't Just Suffering'by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. I think he crafts in a very delicate way, the meaning of the four noble truths. A quote is included here:

You've probably heard the rumor that "Life is suffering" is Buddhism's first principle, the Buddha's first noble truth. It's a rumor with good credentials, spread by well-respected academics and Dharma teachers alike, but a rumor nonetheless. The truth about the noble truths is far more interesting. The Buddha taught four truths — not one — about life: There is suffering, there is a cause for suffering, there is an end of suffering, and there is a path of practice that puts an end to suffering. These truths, taken as a whole, are far from pessimistic. They're a practical, problem-solving approach — the way a doctor approaches an illness, or a mechanic a faulty engine. You identify a problem and look for its cause. You then put an end to the problem by eliminating the cause.

The whole thing can be found at: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/lifeisnt.html