O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
The human voice is the organ of the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The human voice expresses our inner feelings and thoughts.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow suggests that the human voice is not merely a physical tool for communication but a profound reflection of our inner selves, embodying our emotions, desires, and essence. It implies that through our voice, we reveal our souls, conveying deep and often unspoken truths about who we are and how we feel in the world.
Themes
VoiceSoulExpressionCommunicationHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of self-expression, this quote can underscore the power of our words.
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All quotes βThere are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like a pebble Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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