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 soul...is audible, not visible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of a person cannot be seen but can be felt or understood through their actions and emotions.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote suggests that the true nature or 'soul' of a person is not something that can be perceived visually, but rather it is experienced through the intangible qualities such as emotions, thoughts, and actions. This implies that deeper understanding lies beyond mere physical appearances and that the essence of who we are resonates through our interactions with others.
Themes
SoulEssenceInvisibleNatureEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about understanding people, one could use this quote to explain the importance of emotional connection.
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