Personal relations are the important thing for ever and ever, and not this outer life of telegrams and anger.
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There's enough sorrow in the world, isn't there, without trying to invent it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoid creating unnecessary problems when there is already enough sadness in the world.
E. M. Forster's quote highlights the importance of recognizing the existing suffering in the world and encourages individuals to refrain from adding to it through their own actions or thoughts. It serves as a reminder to focus on positivity and empathy rather than contributing to the burden of sorrow.
Themes
SorrowHappinessPositivityEmpathyKindness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health awareness.
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