The phrase "what punishments of God are not gifts" is a quote from Stephen Colbert, who said during an interview that he believes it is a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering, which is not a punishment but a natural part of life. He also said that he learned to "love the thing that I most wish had not happened" and to see it as a gift. The quote has been discussed in various articles and forums, with some people interpreting it as a call to find meaning and gratitude in difficult experiences.