Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
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There is something truer and more real, than what we can see with the eyes, and touch with the finger.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that reality extends beyond our physical senses and perceptions.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's quote emphasizes the idea that there are deeper truths and realities that cannot be perceived through mere physical senses such as sight and touch. It invites reflection on the nature of reality, suggesting that intuition, feelings, and the spiritual realm give us a more profound understanding of existence than empirical observations alone.
Themes
RealityPerceptionTruthPhilosophyDepth
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the differences between materialism and spirituality.
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