In our parts such characters sometimes turn up that, however many years ago you met them, you can never recall them without an inner trembling.
Interpretation
Certain people leave a lasting impression on us, evoking strong emotions long after we've encountered them.
This quote by Nikolai Leskov suggests that there are individuals we meet throughout our lives whose presence is so profound that we remember them with a deep emotional response, often referred to as 'inner trembling'. These characters may not be part of our regular lives, yet their impact resonates with us, illustrating the power of human connection and the significance of the memories we hold.
In practice
During a speech about influential people in our lives, one might say: 'As Leskov reminds us, there are special characters we meet who leave a mark that lingers in our hearts.'
The mark of a good marriage is partnership and continuing to feel inspired by your spouse. I had that with Tao. But the end is not necessarily the tragedy. Staying in a relationship that is no longer working is the tragedy. Living unhappily - that's the tragedy.
Chimpanzees have very strong preferences and aversions that are completely personality-linked. The people who are unsuccessful in working with chimpanzees are those who take this personally.
If you wish to be brothers, drop your weapons.
In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.
Commitment, by its nature, frees us from ourselves and, while it stands us in opposition to some, it joins us with others similarly committed. Commitment moves us from the mirror trap of the self absorbed with the self to the freedom of a community of shared values.
When your doctor and neighbours and child's schoolteachers know you are gay, there is no closet for you to hide in.
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